Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your Accord's driveshaft is a long rod that connects the transmission to the wheels, keeping your vehicle moving smoothly. In certain 2013-2015 models with a 4-cylinder engine and CVT, the driveshaft's protective coating might have been damaged by road salt or other contaminants.
Risk if Unfixed
If your driveshaft breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle, especially if you're driving on the highway. It could also roll away if you exit the vehicle without engaging the parking brake, which could cause an accident or injury.
Free Fix
Your authorized Honda dealer will inspect your driveshaft, and if it's damaged, they'll replace both the left and right driveshafts at no cost to you. This repair is free, so schedule an appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →