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Honda has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 1.15million Accord vehicles after four engine compartment fires were reported in the United States. These incidents have not been linked to any injuries or deaths.
What is the problem? It is the 12-volt battery sensor. It is located in the engine compartment on the negative cable. This sensor monitors the battery’s charge. It only has one task: to alert the driver if there are any problems with the charging system or battery. The affected vehicles are Accords that were manufactured between 2013 and 2016. According to the affected models, the sensor may not have been adequately sealed against moisture intrusion. If this happens, the sensor can heat up, cause electrical resistance and even start a fire. Honda will notify owners of affected vehicles by the end of the month and give them instructions on how to take their cars to the nearest dealer. The vehicle will be checked for the Diagnostic Troubleshooting code (DTC) and the battery sensor will also be inspected in the service center. It will be replaced if necessary.
According to the Japanese manufacturer, because of the number of parts needed for such a large recall, dealers will only apply temporary repairs to vehicles with a working battery sensor. All owners of vehicles not yet receiving the final repair will be mailed a second notification, with instructions for a visit to the dealer.