2008 HONDA ELEMENT Recalls (10)

Campaign:
08V349000 on 07/28/2008
Component:
Suspension:rear
Manufactured:
05/18/2008 - 05/19/2008
Affected:
241
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
10V098000 on 03/15/2010
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
06/04/2007 - 07/27/2008
Affected:
412,000
Defect:
Honda has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2007 and 2008 odyssey and element passenger vehicles manufactured between july 28, 2006 and august 21, 2008. air can enter the vsa modular pump during an initial self-check process that occurs shortly after each time the engine is started. it is possible for enough air to enter the system to result in a brake pedal that feels soft or lower to the floor.
Consequence:
If the owner does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the system can continue to accumulate enough air to affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Honda will notify owner and honda dealers will repair the vsa modulator by removing any existing air in the brake system then apply sealant and caps to prevent air from entering the brake system free of charge. the safety recall began on may 3, 2010. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes:
Honda's recall no. r30.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V271000 on 06/16/2010
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
13
Defect:
All in one mobility is recalling certain model year 1997 through 2008 conversion vans equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. there is a possibility of a defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.
Consequence:
The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Correction:
All in one mobility will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on june 22, 2010. owners may contact all in one mobility at 1-503-255-5005.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to vehicles altered by all in one mobility and has no relation to any vehicles manufactured by chrysler, ford, honda, or general motors.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V395000 on 08/03/2011
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Manufactured:
12/13/2004 - 09/25/2008
Affected:
1,512,107
Defect:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 accord, 2007-2010 cr-v, and 2005-2008 element passenger cars manufactured from july 1, 2004, through september 3, 2010. the outer race of the secondary shaft bearing may be broken during certain driving styles. a broken outer race may cause abnormal noise, the malfunction indicator light to turn on, and allow contact between the transmission idle gear and an electronic sensor housing within the transmission.
Consequence:
This could result in a short circuit causing the engine to stall. additionally, broken pieces of the outer race or ball bearing from the secondary shaft may become lodged in the parking pawl resulting in the vehicle rolling after the driver has placed the gear selector in the park position. engine stall and unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons within the path of a rolling vehicle.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge. the safety recall began on august 27, 2011. owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes:
Honda's recall campaign number is r89.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
12V436000 on 09/05/2012
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Affected:
5,216
Defect:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 element passenger vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. the wire that supplies power to the trailer turn signal lights was inadvertently switched with the stop lamp wire. as a result the turn signals only illuminate when the brake lamps are illuminated. this does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on september 20, 2012. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes:
Honda's recall campaign number is s53.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
12V436000 on 09/05/2012
Component:
Trailer hitches
Affected:
5,216
Defect:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 element passenger vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. the wire that supplies power to the trailer turn signal lights was inadvertently switched with the stop lamp wire. as a result the turn signals only illuminate when the brake lamps are illuminated. this does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on september 20, 2012. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes:
Honda's recall campaign number is s53.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V320000 on 05/27/2015
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Affected:
6,281,043
Defect:
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 accord, 2001-2005 civic, 2001-2004 honda civic gx, 2003-2005 honda civic hybrid, 2002-2006 cr-v, 2003-2011 element, 2002-2004 odyssey, 2003-2008 pilot, 2006 ridgeline, 2003 acura 3.2cl, 2003-2006 acura mdx, and 2002-2003 acura 3.2tl vehicles. the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2015. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. owners may contact acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. note: vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to september 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. vehicles that, on or after september 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. note: this recall fully supersedes recalls 08v-593, 09v-259, 10v-041, 11v-260, 14v-351 and 15v-153.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V344000 on 05/23/2016
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Affected:
1,790,894
Defect:
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 acura mdx, 2005-2011 acura rl, 2005-2006 honda cr-v, 2003-2011 element, 2007-2008 fit, 2003-2008 pilot, 2002-2004 odyssey, and 2006-2011 ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 acura mdx, 2005-2008 acura rl, 2005-2006 honda cr-v, 2003-2008 element, 2007-2008 fit, 2003-2008 pilot, 2002-2004 odyssey, and 2006-2008 ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." lastly, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 odyssey and model year 2003-2004 acura mdx, honda element, and honda pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began june 27, 2016. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are ka0, ka1, ka2, and ka3.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V029000 on 01/12/2017
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Affected:
308,884
Defect:
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 acura mdx and honda cr-v vehicles, 2005-2011 honda element vehicles, 2005-2012 acura rl vehicles, 2006-2012 honda ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 honda fit vehicles and 2005-2008 honda pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, if not included in "zone a" above, honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 acura mdx and honda cr-v vehicles, 2005-2009 acura rl and honda element vehicles, 2007-2008 honda fit vehicles, 2005-2008 honda pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 honda ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, if not included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 acura mdx and honda cr-v vehicles, 2005-2008 acura rl, honda element and honda pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 honda fit vehicles and 2006-2008 honda ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall bagan march 2017. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are kd9 and ke0.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V268000 on 04/30/2018
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
12/03/2007 - 12/03/2007
Affected:
492
Defect:
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 honda accord and pilot, 2010 accord crosstour, 2001-2011 civic, 2002-2011 cr-v, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 element, 2007 and 2009-2013 fit, 2010-2012 insight, 2002-2004 odyssey, and 2012 ridgeline vehicles. the front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence:
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. the recall began june 22, 2018. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are k1p, and m1o.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 HONDA ELEMENT TSBs (42)

Bulletin:
08-040
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-10-075
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Honda vehicle: engine oil leak at the cylinder head cover. there is paint overspray in the gasket groove of the cylinder head cover. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-11-005
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
Honda: the clutch pedal pops or squeaks when it is pressed. there is insufficient clearance of the master cylinder. *rm updated 7/29/11. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-12-002
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe
Bulletin:
A-13-021
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Honda: dtc p2646/p2651 or p2647/2652 may be set. the rocker arm oil pressure switch may need to be replaced. also included model civic si model year 2002-2005. *js
Bulletin:
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_HAWAII FL
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
A02-053
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Service bulletin - all of the listed vehicles have a type 4 immobilizer system that disables the vehicle unless a programmed ignition key is used. the type 4 system is different than previous systems in that the transponder id code in the k
Bulletin:
A13-021
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"service bulletin - the mil comes on with one of these dtcs: ' p2646/p2651 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low voltage). ' p2647/p2652 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit high voltage). note: the symptom may be intermittent a
Bulletin:
A15-040
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"service bulletin - american honda consolidated the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on decisions made by nhtsa. do an in vin status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle even though the vehicle ma
Bulletin:
HONDA - AIRBAG R
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Poster of listed honda vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - english.
Bulletin:
HONDA - AIRBAG R
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Poster of listed honda vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - spanish.
Bulletin:
A15-040
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the driver's (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing
Bulletin:
SERVICE BULLETIN
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"service bulletin - american honda consolidated the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on decisions made by nhtsa. do an in vin status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle even if the vehicle was re
Bulletin:
A15-040
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"service bulletin - american honda consolidated the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on decisions made by nhtsa. do an in vin status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle even if the vehicle was re
Bulletin:
A14-045
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal p
Bulletin:
HONDA - AIRBAG S
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Customer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to repair airbag inflators, at no cost to you, in certain honda and acura vehicles (listed below). to see if your vehicle needs immediate
Bulletin:
HONDA - AIRBAG S
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Customer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to repair airbag inflators, at no cost to you, in certain honda and acura vehicles (listed below). to see if your vehicle needs immediate
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Service bulletin - for any tpms-related warranty repairs, all recorded dtcs must now be entered into the warranty claim. make sure your repair order includes those dtcs.
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - Honda
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - Stop S
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and oth
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pres
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - Honda
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. at this time, affected vins have not been determined.
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - Honda
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. at this time, affected vins have not been determined.
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - Honda
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - the recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or k
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - Honda
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - the recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or k
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - Honda
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - the recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or k
Bulletin:
A18-047
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects to the replacement d
Bulletin:
A18-050
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
Bulletin:
A18-053
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
Bulletin:
ATS 180604
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Tech line summary article - is the mil on with dtc p2271 (secondary ho2s [sensor 2] circuit signal stuck rich)? what's likely causing this is the pcm is misinterpreting the a/f sensor (sensor 1) signals, causing the pcm to think that sensor

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