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2013-2016 Honda Accord recall: 12v/24v/48v battery

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on June 29, 2017. It covers about 1,148,550 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,148,550
reported
Jun 29, 2017
owners notified
Nov 8, 2017
related complaints
1,234

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 17V418000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,234 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 17V418000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2016 Honda Accord 12v/24v/48v battery?

Yes. Recall 17V418000, reported on June 29, 2017, covers about 1,148,550 vehicles.

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 recall is KG0.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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