Honda Interior Lighting Recall 00V183000 (79K Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: mini vans. The dimmer control for the instrument panel lights can fail.

The risk

At night, the driver would not be able to see instrument panel gauges and displays.

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MULTIPLEX UNIT.

Contacts

Owner notification began august 30, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Honda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V183000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1999 Honda Odyssey	0	9	D
2000 Honda Odyssey	0	6	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1999 Honda Odyssey

2000 Honda Odyssey

Questions

Is the 00V183000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 00V183000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 00V183000 announced?

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on July 6, 2000. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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