Honda Recall KG0: Battery Sensor May Short
2016 Honda Accord
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Electrical System — 12v/24v/48v Battery
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
- Actions
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.
- Documents (29)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - DATE: August 17, 2017 Subject: UPDATE to Safety Recall: 2013-16 Accord Battery Management Sensor
- Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Chronology
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - DATE: June 30, 2017 Re: Stop Sale and Safety Recall: 2013-16 Accord Battery Management Sensor
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
- Chronology-Amended
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - HONDA Service Bulletin 17-057 June 30, 2017 06940 Version 1
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Honda Service Bulletin 17-057 August 22, 2017 07235 Version 4
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Honda 17-057 July 29, 2017 07119 Version 3
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Sent on 10 31 2017 Subject RE: UPDATE to Safety Recall: 2013-16 Accord Battery Management Sensor
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - October 31, 2017 07612 Version 2
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 09 01 2017 Subject Safety Recall: 2013-16 Accord BMS– Adhesive Update
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - October 31, 2017 07619 Version 5
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - HONDA Service Bulletin 17-057 July 11, 2017 06940 Version 2
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Sent on 10 25 2017 Subject Safety Recall: 2013-16 Accord BMS - Adhesive Update
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 4
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - To owners who previously received interim notices
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 07 12 2017 Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2013-16 Accord Battery Management Sensor
- Statement by American Honda Regarding Battery Sensor Recall: 2013-2016 Honda Accord
- AMENDED DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - UPDATE: Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2013-16 Accord Battery Management Sensor
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-4
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