Posts: 5,278
Threads: 833
Joined: Feb 2004
Reputation:
1
Honda recalls 241 2008 MY Elements
8-20-8
Source: leftlanenews
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall involving Hondaââ¬â¢s 2008 model year Element. Although the recall includes only 241 vehicles, Honda is advising all 2008 Element owners to stop driving their vehicles until they can be inspected by a Honda dealer.
The recall is due to a potentially faulty weld on the front bushing bracket of the left trailing arm of the rear suspension. If the weld fails, it could cause the release of the lower wheel hub, causing loss of control and the possibility of a crash.
The NHTSA failed to mention if any crashes have been linked to the defect.
I was the only member on this board with a Yellow Focus Sedan, and a 2002+ Euro Facelift on a sedan.
Posts: 5,027
Threads: 313
Joined: May 2003
Reputation:
21
Frost__2001,Aug 20 2008, 06:06 PM Wrote:Honda recalls 241 2008 MY Elements
8-20-8
Source: leftlanenews
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall involving Hondaââ¬â¢s 2008 model year Element. Although the recall includes only 241 vehicles, Honda is advising all 2008 Element owners to stop driving their vehicles until they can be inspected by a Honda dealer.
The recall is due to a potentially faulty weld on the front bushing bracket of the left trailing arm of the rear suspension. If the weld fails, it could cause the release of the lower wheel hub, causing loss of control and the possibility of a crash.
The NHTSA failed to mention if any crashes have been linked to the defect.
[right][snapback]270803[/snapback][/right]
Wow - that's a serious recall. I can't remember the last time I read one of these where they said don't drive the vehicle. I wonder if Honda is picking up the tab to have all these Elements towed to the dealership for inspection?
2008 Fusion SEL MTX - DD1 * 2009 Fusion SEL - DD2 * 2007 Focus ZXW - R*I*P * 2004 Focus ZTW CD Silver - sold * 2004 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2003 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2001 Focus ZTW Gold - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Black - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Gold R*I*P
2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway
New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come
* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *
Posts: 3,497
Threads: 235
Joined: Apr 2008
Reputation:
3
I can but I was in Florida on vac while it was done. Ford recalled all 2004 new gen models for the cruise control modual. After a long drive the unit would over heat causing the wires to melt, burn and ignite to flames. Many vehicals and homes where damaged because of this insident. They're solution to this problem was see the dealer rightway or cut, and I clearly remeber them saying this, Cut the wiring harness and place a fuse one every wire connected to the modual. LOL how f'd is that. I remember watching the new in Orlando and seeing a Explorer 2004 (brandnew) parked in a garage on fire with half the house burnt down already.
Currently - 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4X4 Work Truck. Needs a Super Charger
2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem.
No Longer Sleeping/In Surgery Having A Heart Transplant - 2005 Focus ZX5 Sonic Blue Modified
Sold - 1992 Astro Van CS Sky Blue Stock
Sold - 1994 Excel 2DR HB Teal First Car
Posts: 1,566
Threads: 72
Joined: Sep 2005
Reputation:
2
Serious recall, but small numbers. 241 vehicles. Luckily it's not larger... Hopefully nothing happens to those 241.
Ryan and the Silver Sedan
++++++++++++++++++++++++
2008 Mazda5 GS/Copper Red Mica/2.3 MZR 5AT/22% Tint
![[Image: 49951.png]](http://www.fuelly.com/sig-metric/49951.png)
2011 Ford F150 FX4 Supercrew/Race Red/3.5 TT EcoBoost
Posts: 9,588
Threads: 529
Joined: Mar 2004
Reputation:
1
I'd flat out REFUSE to pay for a tow bill if the recall order calls for ALL owners to stop driving their vehicles.
Daily driver 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport "S"
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.
Hi, Guest
