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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) – Battery Sensor May Short
| Report Received Date | 06/29/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V418000 |
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | KG0 |
| Potentially Affected | 1148550 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V418000) |
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