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- 2008 Honda Element
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- 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- PT Cruiser 4dr Wgn
| News - Crash Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Frontal Driver | |
| * * * * * | * * * * |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | |
| 08V349000 | |
| Frontal Passenger | |
| * * * * * | * * * * |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic Years | |
| 3 | 3 |
| Recall | |
|---|---|
| Mfg's Report Date | |
| JUL 25, 2008 | |
| News - Crash Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Side Driver | |
| * * * * * | * * * * |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic Miles/km | |
| 36,000 | 36,000 |
| Recall | |
|---|---|
| Component | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | |
| News - Crash Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Side Rear Passenger | |
| * * * * * | * * * * * |
| Potential Number of Units Affected | |
| 241 | |
| Crash Test Note | |
| Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. | Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Years | |
| 5 | Unlimited |
| Recall | |
|---|---|
| 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. | |
| News - Crash Test Results | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Rollover Rating | |
| * * * | * * * * |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Miles/km | |
| 60,000 | Unlimited |
| Recall | |
|---|---|
| Consequence | |
| 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. | |
| News - Crash Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Rollover Note | |
| The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). | The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
| Recall | |
|---|---|
| Remedy | |
| 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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009. | |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Corrosion Years | |
| 5 | 3 |
| Notes | |
| HONDA RECALL NO. 08-053. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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. | |
| Corrosion Miles/km | |
| Unlimited | Unlimited |