2008 HONDA ELEMENT Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2008 Honda Element has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a rear suspension trailing arm that can separate and release the wheel hub, causing loss of vehicle control and brake damage. On the brake side, air can enter the stability control system's brake pump each time the engine starts, and over months or years without brake service, enough air can accumulate to reduce braking performance and raise the risk of a crash. The third recall applies only to vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness: the turn signal and brake light wires were swapped, so trailer turn signals only light up when the brakes are applied rather than when signaling a turn, which leaves other drivers without warning of intended lane changes or turns.