NHTSA recall campaign
17V418000
ManufacturerHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)Reported2017-06-29Affected1,148,550 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →