Recall
Honda Accord Hybrid — 15V602000
NHTSA ID
15V602000
Make
Honda
Model
Accord Hybrid
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2015-09-25
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Units Affected
6,786
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
JT7
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 29, 2013, to May 30, 2015. Electrical interference may cause the hybrid system to switch into fail-safe mode, disabling the gasoline engine, limiting the vehicle's speed to 40 miles per hour and functioning only on battery power. Once the battery is discharged, the vehicle will stall.
Consequence
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the hybrid system software, free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT7.