NHTSA Recall 20V771000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V771000; Date: Dec. 10, 2020
various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Honda Accord; 2019 Honda Accord; 2020 Honda Accord; 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid; 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid; 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid; 2019 Honda Insight; 2020 Honda Insight
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Affected Units:: 737,233
Recall Summary:
honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 accord sedan, accord hybrid, and 2019-2020 insight vehicles. a software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the body control module (bcm) and other components. this may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems" and number 111, "rear visibility" as well as fmvss numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
How to Fix:
honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the bcm software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 18, 2021. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's number for this recall is x95.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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