NHTSA Recall 08V349000: Suspension: rear
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 241 vehicles. It affects 2008 Honda Element.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V349000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08-053 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | July 29, 2008 |
| Owner notification | July 25, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda is recalling 241 my 2008 element vehicles. The front bushing bracket of the left trailing arm of the rear suspension may have been improperly welded and could separate from the trailing arm.
Safety risk
A separated bushing bracket could cause the suspension to release the lower portion of the wheel hub, causing a loss of control and damage to the brake system which could lead to a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be contacted by phone and advised to stop driving their vehicles until they have taken their vehicle to a dealer for inspection. Dealers will inspect the left rear trailing arm and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. The recall began on july 25, 2008. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda recall no. 08-053.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V349000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Element | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.