Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2003 HONDA ELEMENTTransport Canada Recall #2010264
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles the interlock lever of the ignition switch may wear prematurely, which can allow the interlock function to be defeated if the driver does not follow the typical shut-down procedure of shifting the gear selector to the PARK position before rotating the ignition key to the OFF position. Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the PARK position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch with updated versions.
58,292 vehicles affectedMfr ref: HL00, HL01, HL02, AK33Updated June 10, 2026