NHTSA Campaign 17V418000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.).
NHTSA campaign 17V418000 covers 4 vehicles and concerns the electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The 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.
- The risk
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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 17V418000 (4)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 17V418000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.