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Honda recalls 1.2M Accords; battery sensors can catch fire
By Associated Press
July 13 at 6:35 PM
DETROIT — Honda is recalling 1.2 million Accord midsize cars in the U.S. because a battery sensor can short out and potentially cause a fire.

The recall covers cars from the 2013 through 2016 model years. Honda says it has four reports of engine compartment fires due to the problem but no injuries. All the fires were in states where salt is used to clear roads in the winter.

The company says the sensors on the negative terminal of the battery aren’t properly sealed from moisture. Road salt can get in and cause corrosion and an electrical short. A shorted sensor can heat up and possibly catch fire.

Dealers will inspect the sensors. Faulty ones will be replaced. Those without problems will get an adhesive sealant and will be replaced when parts are available.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/honda-recalls-12m-accords-battery-sensors-can-catch-fire/2017/07/13/6ab4ed7c-681b-11e7-94ab-5b1f0ff459df_story.html?utm_term=.085f1cb9db68

Statement by American Honda Regarding Battery Sensor Recall: 2013-2016 Honda Accord
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Jul 13, 2017 - TORRANCE, Calif.
Approximately 1.15 million Accord vehicles affected in the United States
12-volt battery sensors will ultimately be replaced, free of charge
Four engine compartment fires have been reported in the U.S. with no reports of injuries
Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 1.15 million Accord vehicles from the 2013-2016 model-years in the United States to replace the 12-volt battery sensor, free of charge. Honda has received four reports of engine compartment fires in the United States related to this issue, all within the “salt belt” area. There have been no reported injuries related to these incidents.

The 12-volt battery sensor is located on the negative battery cable within the engine compartment, monitoring the battery’s state of charge in order to alert the driver to problems with the battery or the charging system. The battery sensors installed in affected vehicles may not be sufficiently sealed against moisture intrusion. Over time, moisture intrusion may bring road salt or other electrically conductive substances inside the battery sensor, leading to corrosion and eventual electrical shorting of the sensor. A shorted sensor can heat up through electrical resistance, potentially resulting in smoke coming from under the hood or, in the worst case, a fire.

Honda will notify registered owners of all affected vehicles by mail beginning in late-July 2017, with instructions to take their vehicles to a Honda automobile dealer. The dealer will check the vehicle for a Diagnostic Troubleshooting Code (DTC) related to the sensor, test the battery sensor and, if it is not functioning properly, replace the sensor with a countermeasure part (final repair). Due to the large number of parts required to conduct the recall, if a vehicle has a battery sensor in good condition, the dealer will apply a temporary repair – application of an adhesive to the battery sensor case to prevent moisture intrusion. When countermeasure parts inventory becomes sufficient, all owners of vehicles that have not yet received the final repair will receive a second mailed notification advising them to take their vehicles to a Honda automobile dealer for the final repair.

Honda is announcing this recall to encourage owners of affected vehicles to take them to an authorized dealer as soon as they receive mailed notification from Honda. Owners of 2013-2016 Accords can also determine if their vehicles will require repair by visiting

http://hondanews.com/channels/corporate-recalls/releases/statement-by-american-honda-regarding-battery-management-sensor-recall-2013-2016-honda-accord

Ok sir,I love my Toyota

SmartChoices:
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This your Honda hatred sef, na wa oh.
Their ball-joint problem happens at low speed (I haven't seen or heard of a high speed scenario).
Toyota has the highest & most dangerous recalls in Japanese automotive history (perhaps the world over) & I don't see you say anything about them.
Dem blow whistle ontop Hyundai/Kia head, you no talk.
Even revered Mercedes Benz denied rollover tendencies of their 1st A-class until they couldn't hide it.
Takata (though not technically an automotive company) has put more lives in danger, no response.
Help us with reports of new recalls, but please stop telling people to avoid a particular brand, unless all governing bodies involved say you should.

DaimlerBen:

This your Honda hatred sef, na wa oh.
Their ball-joint problem happens at low speed (I haven't seen or heard of a high speed scenario).
Toyota has the highest & most dangerous recalls in Japanese automotive history (perhaps the world over) & I don't see you say anything about them.
Dem blow whistle ontop Hyundai/Kia head, you no talk.
Even revered Mercedes Benz denied rollover tendencies of their 1st A-class until they couldn't hide it.
Takata (though not technically an automotive company) has put more lives in danger, no response.
Help us with reports of new recalls, but please stop telling people to avoid a particular brand, unless all governing bodies involved say you should.

You should not mention Mercedes in the same statement with certain vehicle brands.

DaimlerBen:

https://www.nairaland.com/3662217/one-million-mercedes-benzes-recalled-because

Honda is the issue of discuss here....

snezBaba:
Biko,They should Gimme like that
Abi oti catch fire ni !

Mike just waka pass

SmartChoices:

Honda is the issue of discuss here....

I know it is. All I'm saying is you shouldn't scare people away from a brand because of a recall, just warn them about the risk.

DaimlerBen:

I know it is. All I'm saying is you shouldn't scare people away from a brand because of a recall, just warn them about the risk.

Ok fair....

DaimlerBen:

This your Honda hatred sef, na wa oh.
Their ball-joint problem happens at low speed (I haven't seen or heard of a high speed scenario).
Toyota has the highest & most dangerous recalls in Japanese automotive history (perhaps the world over) & I don't see you say anything about them.
Dem blow whistle ontop Hyundai/Kia head, you no talk.
Even revered Mercedes Benz denied rollover tendencies of their 1st A-class until they couldn't hide it.
Takata (though not technically an automotive company) has put more lives in danger, no response.
Help us with reports of new recalls, but please stop telling people to avoid a particular brand, unless all governing bodies involved say you should.

what if the ones that the ball joint failed on high speed didnt live to tell their story?

king406:
what if the ones that the ball joint failed on high speed didnt live to tell their story?

It's possible, but among them, one or two would have lived to tell us if it was ball-joint or something else.

king406:
what if the ones that the ball joint failed on high speed didnt live to tell their story?

Are you minding my brother? Some failed on high speed that corner from okene to Abuja where you share single lane with dangote Mack trucks coming behind in series and nnpc trucks empty in the opposite direction.... Guess the results...

Hope if you're asked to prove beyond every doubt why Hondas are defective or risk a prison sentence, you'd be able?

Besides, we know almighty Benz isn't free of recall. They've got some action class law suits too.

SmartChoices:

Are you minding my brother? Some failed on high speed that corner from okene to Abuja where you share single lane with dangote Mack trucks coming behind in series and nnpc trucks empty in the opposite direction.... Guess the results...

its an endless argument, honda get fans sha.

DaimlerBen:

It's possible, but among them, one or two would have lived to tell us if it was ball-joint or something else.

right, but you cant know everybody

king406:
right, but you cant know everybody

Most of the time, when things like this happen, our mechanics would spread word fast about the incident.
That's how a lot of automotive myths & fallacies become "fact".

kingreign:
Hope if you're asked to prove beyond every doubt why Hondas are defective or risk a prison sentence, you'd be able?

Besides, we know almighty Benz isn't free of recall. They've got some action class law suits too.

Surely. But nothing beats over four decades of pulling ball joints..

SmartChoices:

Surely. But nothing beats over four decades of pulling ball joints..

How about Toyota's unintended acceleration?
But, come on! Four decades?
Diaris god oh!

DaimlerBen:

How about Toyota's unintended acceleration?
But, come on! Four decades?
Diaris god oh!

Check the Honda legs pull home and abroad thread.

SmartchoicesNG:


19. 1996-2003 Honda Accord

The Honda Accord is a great car and has been one of the top selling sedans each year since it’s release. When it comes to newer Accords, used models are a safe bet. The models built between 1996 and 2003 however should be avoided like the plague. These model Accords suffer from widespread transmission failures. The problem usually shows up around 90,000 miles and ends up completely failing soon after. The replacement can cost upwards of $2000.00 and even after replacement the problem may return. The 2000-2001 Accords were given extended warranties as the result of a class action lawsuit, but by now that warranty has expired. Unless the seller can provide proof that the transmission has recently been replaced, don’t even think about buying one of these vehicles.
All are Hondas

Is that four decades?
Is this not your "handwriting"?