Element 4WD L4-2.4L (2004)
Odometer: Recalls
Campaign - Vehicle Warranty Mileage Extension
06-085
May 9, 2008
Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Warranty Extension: Vehicle Warranty Mileage
(Supersedes 06-085, dated January 22, 2008, to update the information marked by asterisks)
BACKGROUND
On December 29, 2007, a federal court provided final approval of the settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002
through 2006 Honda models, and some 2007 Fit models, were overstating mileage. As part of the settlement, American Honda is extending the
mileage-based coverage period of all warranties, Honda Care Service Contracts, and Honda Certified Used Vehicles by 5 percent on the above
referenced vehicles.
The time limits for all warranties are unchanged.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
The vehicles affected by this settlement include certain 2002 through 2006 Honda models and some 2007 Fit models purchased or leased between April
13, 2002, and November 7, 2006. The affected region is the United States (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Affected vehicles registered to customers with a military or a NATO address are also included in this settlement.
The most effective way to check a vehicle's warranty coverage is by a VIN status inquiry.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
American Honda notified affected customers by mail or publication. The notices were sent to original registered purchasers, informing them of the terms
of the settlement. Notice was also published in a national newspaper.
To view the content of the mailed notice, as well as other documents regarding the settlement, or for additional information, please refer to these sources:
Website: www.odosettlementinfo.com
Information Center: (888) 888-3082
CORRECTIVE ACTION
*On affected vehicles, the settlement requires you to honor a 5 percent increase in the mileage coverage period for all warranties, all Honda Certified
Used Vehicles, and those Honda Care Service Contracts purchased only by the original owners.*
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Use the chart as a reference for converting most standard warranty mileage limits to the extended mileage coverage.
Use the chart as a reference to all service bulletins affected by the extended mileage coverage.
In addition to the 5 percent mileage increase in warranty coverage, any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill
