Honda Accord (2013-2016): Electrical system
Recall 17V418000 · Jun 29, 2017 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
1,148,550
vehicles affected
1,148,550
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V418000
- Date
- Jun 29, 2017
- Maker
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Units affected
- 1,148,550
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery
- Model years
- 2013-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V418000?
1 model: Honda Accord (2013-2016), about 1.15 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V418000?
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.
What can happen?
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.