Recalls for 2001 Honda Insight

DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 2002-07-26
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.

Consequence
The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module.  Owner notification began august 2, 2002.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Posted on: 2004-03-01
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, the low-beam terminal on the head light wire harness can overheat and could cause the low beams to fail without warning.  

Consequence
An unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the head light switch and coupler for signs of heat damage.  If heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the switch and coupler.  If no heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the head light switch and one mating pin in the coupler.  Owner notification began on april 5, 2004.  Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).