[Emmerald]

I Just took my car to the dealer for the recall on the low beam head light broblem. In the same time they have E Bake,PCM and Safety recall. So what are those for? Do they have any other recall I don't kwon? :roll: :roll:

 

[Rick]

There is a ECM "emissions" recall on 00 - 01 Insight's. It's actually a pretty major update in the software, including a fix for some early false CEL's with 02 sensor codes. Plus you now deffinitely have a speed limiter.

I don't think we have had anyone complain of the e brake lever problem, but they're replacing those as well. Supposedly they stuck.

 

[Emmerald]

Thank you Rick. For the speed limit, How it work?

 

[Rick]

Well, some early ones had a govenor at 113 mph, others seem to have had this little feature omitted. If you ever get it going that fast, it will just cut out on you, no biggie.

 

[Subterfuge3927]

NO biggie unless you wanna race an insight... tell me again mhy some people are motocrossing their insights :!:

 

[Willie Williford]

motocross?

Not "motocross", autocross is the correct race. Why? Because they handle so good. Period

Motorcross is for motorcycles.........................DUH

 

[Guest]

Recall

I saw there was a recall on the passenger airbag for the 00' and 01' models somewhere. It was one of those things where they don't have to alert you to it.

 

[Insightful Trekker]

Hmmm...

For _ANY_ recall the manufacturer is _required by law_ to perform due diligence in trying to contact all potential owners of the vehicles in question.

I would think that given the potential for lawsuits any "glitches" with an airbag that may cause a malfunction would also have a similar priority.

Don't know of any Insight airbag issues myself.

 

[Guest]

Recall Info

Not sure if this will work for non-AOL peeps. Should also be on Edmunds. I haven't tried to have this done yet (airbag is disabled for child seat at present), so this is unconfirmed... I've just seen this on this website.

http://aolsvc.edmunds.com/maintenance/recalltsb.do?step=recall&year=2001&make=Honda&model=Insight&style=2dr+Hatchback+(1.0L+3cyl+Gas/Elec+Hybrid+5M)&zip=94804&synpartner=asv&tid=asv...mnt.step2.8.Honda*#1

Nature of Defect:
1. INTERIOR SYSTEMSASSENGER RESTRAINTS:AIR BAG:FRONTALASSENGER Recall Number: 02V196000
Dates Manufactured: N/A to N/A
Number of Vehicles Affected: 403
Date Owners Notified On: N/A

Vehicle: 2001 Honda Insight
Defect Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.

Consequence of Defect:
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 is expected to begin during August 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 1-800-999-1099 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238.

 

[Insightful Trekker]

Confirmed :!: (google is your friend, "nhtsa insight airbag","nhtsa insight airbag recall" no quotes for search )

Some 2001 models only (apparently). It would be best to cross reference the NHTSA recall ID number into the NHTSA site for complete details.

http://www.internetautoguide.com/auto-r ... ight/base/


Interesting crash worthiness NHTSA web page:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/NCAP/Cars/3335.html

HTH!

 

[HappyCamper]

There is a ECM "emissions" recall on 00 - 01 Insight's. It's actually a pretty major update in the software, including a fix for some early false CEL's with 02 sensor codes.

Since about a month after I bought my '01, I've been getting a random CEL. I got it read at autozone. It was something to do with the catalytic converter. Anybody got any ideas on how to check up and see if my car had this software update done?

Thanks,

 

[Rick]

Go to a dealership service department with your VIN number, they can run it and see if it's been done.