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Campaign 17V418000

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ID: #17V418000 MFR: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

What Happened
The battery sensor in your Accord is a small component that helps manage your 12-volt battery. In some cases, water can get into the sensor's case, which could cause an electrical short.
Risk if Unfixed
If an electrical short happens, it could lead to a fire, which can be a serious safety risk.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty battery sensor with a new one, and will also use a special adhesive to seal the sensor case to prevent water from entering. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V418000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.