Passenger car – brake lights on Honda Civic
Passenger car – brake lights on Honda Civic was recalled on 26 October 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1102/07. Injuries risk reported by Greece. This product poses a risk of injuries because the brake switch may fail due to contamination (incorrect application of silicon grease type and amount), which could cause the brake lights not to illuminate during braking.
| Alert Number | 1102/07 |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | Passengers’ cars, model CIVIC 4D and Hybrid (Model Code FD1, FD3) |
| Published | 26 October 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of injuries because the brake switch may fail due to contamination (incorrect application of silicon grease type and amount), which could cause the brake lights not to illuminate during braking. This failure of the brake lights to illuminate could result in an accident.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall concerns the 2006 model year HONDA Civic 4D and Hybrid vehicles, with VIN numbers JHMFD1***6S205092 - JHMFD1***6S212184 and JHMFD3***6S200833 - JHMFD3***6S203642.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car – brake lights on Honda Civic.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.