NHTSA recall 17V-418 (17V418000)
electrical system recall reported June 29, 2017 - about 1,148,550 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V418000
- Also written as
- 17V-418
- Manufacturer number
- KG0
- Reported
- June 29, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,148,550
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-418 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.