Honda · Canada · High
Honda Element: Electrical
Affects Honda Element · 2005 — about 17 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the trailer hitch kit wiring harness has an incorrectly wired connector. As a result, the trailer brake lamps and turn signal lamps could operate incorrectly, or a fuse could blow causing a sudden loss of brake and turn signal lamp function. Improper signalling or a loss of trailer warning lamp function without warning could cause a crash. Correction: Dealers will repair the wiring harness.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational