1995-1997 Honda Accord recall: front underhood
American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on September 22, 1998. It covers about 967,771 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 967,771
- reported
- Sep 22, 1998
- owners notified
- Oct 8, 1998
- related complaints
- 179
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sedan, coupe and wagon passenger vehicles except the dx model and models with v6 engines. The factory installed air conditioner wire harness was improperly routed allowing some wires to rub against each other, eventually causing a short circuit.
- Risk
- The short circuit canpossibly cause the underhood wireing to overheat and smoke, causing a fire in the engine compartment. A short circuit can also result in a blown fuse or dead battery.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper routing of these wires. Any harness improperly routed will be inspected for damage and the routing will be corrected. If any insulation is worn through and the copper wires are exposed, the harness will be replaced. Dealers will also install plastic tubing to protect the harness.
Recall number 98V231000
Affected vehicles
- Honda Accord 1995-1997 199519961997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 179 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 98V231000
Is there a recall on the 1995-1997 Honda Accord front underhood?
Yes. Recall 98V231000, reported on September 22, 1998, covers about 967,771 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V231000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper routing of these wires. Any harness improperly routed will be inspected for damage and the routing will be corrected. If any insulation is worn through and the copper wires are exposed, the harness will be replaced. Dealers will also install plastic tubing to protect the harness.
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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