Honda Fit: Exterior lighting — high/low beam dimmer switch

Affects Honda Fit · 2007–2008 — about 143K vehicles.

The hazard

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE DECREASING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AS WELL AS THE VEHICLE'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOW BEAM TERMINAL AND PERFORM NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational