Honda Jazz Recall R/2010/228: Headlights May Not Illuminate Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Jan 2011
- Launched
- 136,329
- vehicles in the UK
- 5LS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled Jazz vehicles built between 22 October 2001 and 24 July 2008. Due to the layout of the lighting switch wiring harness the low beam headlight circuit can be pulled tighter than other wires. The dealer will inspect the low beam terminal if the terminal shows signs of melting the lighting switch and low beam terminal harness will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the layout of the lighting switch wiring harness the low beam headlight circuit can be pulled tighter than other wires. After repeated use of the headlight switch the low beam terminal can become worn and poor electrical continuity may result from an accumulation of copper oxide. In some cases the poor continuity the poor continuity or melted terminal ends will cause the wiring harness terminal ends to melt. Poor continuity or melted terminal ends will cause the low beam head lights to become inoperative increasing the risk of accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE CORRECTLY Defect: Due to the layout of the lighting switch wiring harness the low beam headlight circuit can be pulled tighter than other wires. After repeated use of the headlight switch the low beam terminal can become worn and poor electrical continuity may result from an accumulation of copper oxide. In some cases the poor continuity the poor continuity or melted terminal ends will cause the wiring harness terminal ends to melt. Poor continuity or melted terminal ends will cause the low beam head lights to become inoperative increasing the risk of accident. Remedy: The dealer will inspect the low beam terminal if the terminal shows signs of melting the lighting switch and low beam terminal harness will be replaced. If the terminal is not melted the low beam terminal harness will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the wiring harness terminal ends to melt.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the low beam terminal if the terminal shows signs of melting the lighting switch and low beam terminal harness will be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Jazz built between 22 October 2001 and 24 July 2008 may be included. Honda estimates 136,329 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Honda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
- Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the campaign code 5LS or the DVSA reference R/2010/228. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2010/200 on 14 Dec 2010, for brake master cylinder may fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/008 on 14 Mar 2011, for diesel fuel may leak from fuel pump. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Jazz recall history, all recalls launched in 2011 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/228, launched 24 January 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.