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Honda Recall 08-053: Improper Welded Suspension
2008 Honda Element
A separated bushing bracket could cause the suspension to release the lower portion of the wheel hub, causing a loss of control and damage to the brake system which could lead to a crash.
Suspension — Rear
- Summary
- Honda is recalling 241 MY 2008 Element vehicles. The front bushing bracket of the left trailing arm of the rear suspension may have been improperly welded and could separate from the trailing arm.
- Actions
- Owners will be contacted by phone and advised to stop driving their vehicles until they have taken their vehicle to a dealer for inspection. Dealers will inspect the left rear trailing arm and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2008. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
- Documents (12)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice(Part 573)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - 7-25-2008
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - 8-13-2008 (supersedes 7-25-2008 bulletin)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Amended Defect Notice(Part 573) - 7-25-2008
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
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