Recall 08V169000: Potential Wiper Motor Failure

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Honda/Accord 2003

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 10, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V169000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE07060

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 351000

SUMMARY:
Honda is recalling 351,000 M/Y 2003 Accord vehicles. If water enters the windshield wiper motor breather port, which is designed to allow the motor to vent warm air during normal operation, it can result in corrosion inside the motor housing. This can cause a failure of the electrical circuit breaker inside the motor housing.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the circuit breaker fails, it will cause the windshield wiper motor to become inoperative, which can increase the likelihood of a crash in certain conditions.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper motor for signs of corrosion. if no signs of corrosion are present, a cover will be installed over the wiper motor to prevent water from entering the wiper motor housing. If signs of corrosion damage are observed on the wiper motor, the motor will be replaced. The recall is expected to begin on or about June 17, 2008. owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

NOTES:
Honda recall No. Q78. Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.