The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall involving Honda’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.
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08/19, 5:17 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
Ouch. That would suck. Seriously.
08/19, 5:19 PM
posted by:
Rafa LL
“…potentially faulty weld on the front bushing bracket of the left trailing arm of the rear suspension.”
Hahahahah, what a mess.
08/19, 5:26 PM
posted by:
C6Racer
I second that, Rafa. Haha How about faulty weld on the front bushing bracket of the LR trailing arm. Eh, a smaller mess at least.
08/19, 5:29 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Basil Fawlty?
08/19, 5:30 PM
posted by:
mayer_ray_nagin
What would really suck is you bring in your Element for a check and they install a 2009 Pilot grill on the thing. Eish!
08/19, 5:31 PM
posted by:
crackerhemi
Damn this is one of the biggest typos LLN has made. They are known for their typos, but typing Honda about 10 times when they really meant GM/Chrysler/Ford is pretty bad.
08/19, 5:35 PM
posted by:
olds307
HURRY!!! HONDA 2008 YEAR END CLEARANCE ENDS SOON!!!!!!
08/19, 5:40 PM
posted by:
mayer_ray_nagin
You know my comment in the 2009 Civic article got deleted and I can’t even post a comment there now? I only wrote that 4 years to change a grill and add a spoiler is silly. Didnt even swear or insult. Guess the author there has a thin skin.
08/19, 5:57 PM
posted by:
mayer_ray_nagin
It’s back now. Weird.
08/19, 6:01 PM
posted by:
brassmonkey
Even the superior Japs have a bad day. Those 241 Elements must have been made on a Friday afternoon after a sake lunch.
08/19, 6:05 PM
posted by:
ktulu
dey shoulda recalled it 4 ygliness a long time ago
08/19, 6:13 PM
posted by:
56oval
Man, the wheels are sure coming off at Honda!
08/19, 6:49 PM
posted by:
bigp
well that shows everybody has those days
08/19, 9:07 PM
posted by:
JoshyLofty
oh look. even honda’s not perfect. big surprise.
08/19, 11:15 PM
posted by:
DeansterTJ
Big fcuking deal. Who gives a sh!t.
08/20, 2:22 AM
posted by:
Jordan
241? do those owners get personalized letters or something? can this even be considered a recall?
08/20, 9:05 AM
posted by:
HemiRoadRunner
Kiss my @$$ Mr. Opportunity. Knock on my door and I’ll stick my foot right up your cartoon @$$.
08/20, 9:25 AM
posted by:
Z06ified
There should be another recall for damaging people’s eyes from being so ugly.
08/22, 12:02 AM
posted by:
A4
i wonder if that interview in the article before this is with one of the reviewers that never passed 2nd grade spelling
11/08, 6:15 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
Further Proof that nothing is better than a Honda. They’re all perfect, forever.