Honda recalls 585 2010 Honda Elements
Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2010 through June 25, 2010. During assembly process, the cable that connects the shift lever to the transmission was not set correctly at the shift lever bracket. As a result the driver may move the gear shift lever but the transmission may not be placed in the selected gear.
Vehicle make / model: model year(s):
Honda / Element 2010
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Mfr's report date: Aug 03, 2010
Component: power train:manual transmission:column shift assembly
Potential number of units affected: 585
Summary:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2010 through June 25, 2010. During assembly process, the cable that connects the shift lever to the transmission was not set correctly at the shift lever bracket. As a result the driver may move the gear shift lever but the transmission may not be placed in the selected gear.
Consequence:
This can cause the key to be stuck in the ignition switch, an inability to shift into or out of park, or an inability to shift into reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Honda has contacted some owners by phone and arranged to, have, or has had, their vehicles repaired free of charge. All other owners will be notified by mail. Dealers will correctly set the shift cable bushing. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about August 9, 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Vehicle make / model: model year(s):
Honda / Element 2010
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Mfr's report date: Aug 03, 2010
Component: power train:manual transmission:column shift assembly
Potential number of units affected: 585
Summary:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2010 through June 25, 2010. During assembly process, the cable that connects the shift lever to the transmission was not set correctly at the shift lever bracket. As a result the driver may move the gear shift lever but the transmission may not be placed in the selected gear.
Consequence:
This can cause the key to be stuck in the ignition switch, an inability to shift into or out of park, or an inability to shift into reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Honda has contacted some owners by phone and arranged to, have, or has had, their vehicles repaired free of charge. All other owners will be notified by mail. Dealers will correctly set the shift cable bushing. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about August 9, 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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