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Safety recall · 73V106000

Exterior lighting: switch Honda recall

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 8, 1973. It covers about 15,087 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
73V106000
Reported
May 8, 1973
Vehicles
15,087
Area
Lights

Contacts

Due to insufficient switch detent action, the circuits may not be complete ineither the "off" or the "on" positions. This could result in a loss of turnsignal and/or brake lamp function when the switch is in the "off" position, andcompleteor partial loss of the hazard warning system when the switch is in the"on" position. (Correct by inspecting and replacing warning system. )

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Honda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 73V106000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1973 Honda Civic02A

Questions

Is the 73V106000 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 73V106000?

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 73V106000 announced?

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on May 8, 1973. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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