NHTSA Recall 98V231000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V231000; Date: Sep. 22, 1998
The short circuit canpossibly cause the underhood wireing to overheat and smoke, causing a fire in the engine compartment. A short circuit can also result in a blown fuse or dead battery.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Honda Accord; 1996 Honda Accord; 1997 Honda Accord
Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 967,771
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sedan, coupe and wagon passenger vehicles except the dx model and models with v6 engines. The factory installed air conditioner wire harness was improperly routed allowing some wires to rub against each other, eventually causing a short circuit.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper routing of these wires. Any harness improperly routed will be inspected for damage and the routing will be corrected. If any insulation is worn through and the copper wires are exposed, the harness will be replaced. Dealers will also install plastic tubing to protect the harness.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin October 8, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 8, 1998
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