HONDA ACCORD 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V418000

Make Model Year
HONDA ACCORD 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-11-08 2017-06-29 2017-07-05

Production Dates: 2012-01-30 - 2013-08-20

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: KG0

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1148550

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

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.

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.