NHTSA recall 17V418000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Honda Accord
Reported Jun 29, 20171,148,550 vehicles affectedHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)Maker’s number KG0Built Jan 30, 2012 – Aug 20, 2013
The defect
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.
The risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.