The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights could fail due to heat buildup.
The risk
If this occurs, the instrument lights may fail and, at night, the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer.
The fix
Dealers will replace a multiplex control unit for the instrument panel lights. Owner notification began june 16, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Contacts
Honda recall no. P36. Customers can 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 04V256000.
- 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.