# Service bulletin A21040A

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10233289
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-03\-29
- Manufacturer's number: A21040A
- Manufacturer's date: 2023\-03\-23
- NHTSA component: VISIBILITY

## NHTSA's summary

Service News \- Rearview Mirror Mount Spring Replacement \- The rearview mirror mount spring has a new design. Per regulation requirement, the mirror is designed to breakaway in the event of a crash. The mount spring must be replaced anytime the mirror is removed from the windshield. The mount spring for the rearview mirror is a one\-time use item. Upon installation, a new mount spring must be torqued to the specification noted in Service Information.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10233289-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10233289-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Glass, wipers and mirrors

## Vehicles listed

- 2023 HONDA ACCORD
- 2022 to 2023 HONDA CIVIC
- 2023 HONDA CR\-V
- 2023 HONDA HR\-V
- 2021 to 2023 HONDA ODYSSEY
- 2023 HONDA PILOT

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2024761](/recalls/tc/2024761.md), 2024-12-13: Visual System
- [2023350](/recalls/tc/2023350.md), 2023-06-15: Visual System
- [2023136](/recalls/tc/2023136.md), 2023-03-16: Visual System
- [23V174000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V174000.md), 2023-03-16: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [ATI\&04022026904](/bulletins/11031280.md), 2026-04-14, Other: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is searching for certain 2023\-2026 Accords with a customer complaint of a noise from the instrument panel garnish in the center and passenger vent outlet areas with HVAC system off. The noise can be described as buzzing, rattling, or ticking. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
- [ATI\&01302026902](/bulletins/11028511.md), 2026-02-06, Other: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is searching for certain 2023\-2025 Accords, 2022\-2025 Civics \& Odysseys with a customer complaint of a detached or loose rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. Failure between the mount spring and bracket will not be accepted. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
- [ATI\&01162026903](/bulletins/11027812.md), 2026-01-27, Other: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is searching for certain 2023\-2025 Accords, 2022\-2025 Civics \& Odysseys with a customer complaint of a detached or loose rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. Failure between the mount spring and bracket will not be accepted. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
- [ATI\&01052026903](/bulletins/11027804.md), 2026-01-27, Other: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is searching for certain 2023\-2025 Accords, 2022\-2025 Civics \& Odysseys with a customer complaint of a detached or loose rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. Failure between the mount spring and bracket will not be accepted. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
- [ATI\&10232025905](/bulletins/11024912.md), 2025-11-04, Other: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is searching for certain 2023\-2025 Accords, 2022\-2025 Civics \& Odysseys with a customer complaint of a detached or loose rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. Failure between the mount spring and bracket will not be accepted. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
- [ATI\&10232025901](/bulletins/11024907.md), 2025-11-04, Other: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is investigating certain 2022\-2026 Civics, 2023\-2026 CR\-Vs \& HR\-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. The wipers may also appear misaligned when in the normal resting position. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
- [ATI\&10212025902](/bulletins/11024881.md), 2025-11-04, Other: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is investigating certain 2022\-2026 Civics, 2023\-2026 CR\-Vs \& HR\-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. The wipers may also appear misaligned when in the normal resting position. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
- [ATI\&10062025902](/bulletins/11024245.md), 2025-10-14, Other: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is searching for certain 2023\-2025 Accords, 2022\-2025 Civics \& Odysseys with a customer complaint of a detached or loose rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. Failure between the mount spring and bracket will not be accepted. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
- [ATI\&10072025901](/bulletins/11024244.md), 2025-10-14, Other: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is investigating certain 2022\-2026 Civics, 2023\-2026 CR\-Vs \& HR\-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. The wipers may also appear misaligned when in the normal resting position. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
- [ATI\&09222025903](/bulletins/11023861.md), 2025-10-03, Other: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is searching for certain 2023\-2025 Accords, 2022\-2025 Civics \& Odysseys with a customer complaint of a detached or loose rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. Failure between the mount spring and bracket will not be accepted. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

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