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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V418
Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,148,550
Summary
Battery Sensor May Short
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Summary:
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.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge.
Remedy parts are currently unavailable.
Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion.
Interim notices are expected to be mailed on July 31, 2017.
Owners will need to have the permanent remedy completed once they receive a second notice.
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.
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