REC-000589

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2019 Honda ACCORD HYBRID

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Honda Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 8 June 2021

Defect

In cold ambient temperatures, the DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, resulting in a loss of drive power if the vehicle continues to be driven. Warning lights in the instrument cluster will illuminate and a warning message will also appear.

Hazard

Loss of power could result in the vehicle slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of an accident. Warning: the ACCC considers that the hazard posed to consumers from this safety defect includes the risk of an accident resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred Honda Australia dealership to arrange for repair, free of charge. For further information, consumers can contact Honda on 1800 804 945 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 6pm AEST).

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-000589