REC-000584

active

2013–2016 Honda ACCORD

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: HONDA AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

Recall date: 16 July 2017

Defect

The battery sensor installed in the affected vehicles may have been improperly manufactured, with gaps that could allow for moisture intrusion.

Hazard

If moisture containing conductive substances (such as road salt) enters the battery sensor, it could cause an electrical short and consequently a fire.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and advised to take their vehicle to a Honda Dealer. The dealer will inspect the battery sensor to confirm if a countermeasure part has previously been installed. If required, the battery sensor will be replaced.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — HONDA AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000584