Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery

NHTSA campaign 17V418000 · announced June 29, 2017 · filed by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · 1,148,550 units affected

The problem

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.

The risk

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Honda Accord
• 2014 Honda Accord
• 2015 Honda Accord
• 2016 Honda Accord

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.