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NHTSARecalled Jul 11, 2016 · #16V526000

Side Marker Lights may not Function/FMVSS 108

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Description

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment." If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Side Marker Lights may not Function/FMVSS 108
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model numbers
2016 Civic
UPCs

What you should do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.

View the official CPSC notice