Passenger car – Brake switch
Passenger car – Brake switch was recalled on 6 June 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0585/08. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The 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 | 0585/08 |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | model Civic 4D (model codes: FD1, FD4, FD6, FD7) and Hybrid (model code: FD") |
| Published | 6 June 2008 |
Risk Description
The 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 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 importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall concerns 2006 and 2007 model year vehicles. The list of the VIN of the affected vehicles :-JHMFD1***6S205089 to JHMFD1***6S214413-JHMFD1***7S200004 to JHMFD1***7S206651-JHMFD3***6S200833 to JHMFD3***6S205020-JHMFD3***7S200007 to JHMFD3***7S201126-NLAFD7***6W000031 to NLAFD7***6W001320-NLAFD6***7W900241 to NLAFD6***7W912909-NLAFD7***7W900031 to NLAFD7***7W900085-JHMFD4***6S200216 to JHMFD4***6S200807-JHMFD4***7S200001 to JHMFD4***7S200161
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car – Brake switch.
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.