Recall
Honda Accord — 17V418000
NHTSA ID
17V418000
Make
Honda
Model
Accord
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2017-06-29
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Units Affected
1,148,550
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
KG0
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.