| Make : HONDA | Model : ACCORD | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19810801 - 19820801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V164000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19841231 | Date Added to Database: 19850107 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 177587 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
WIRE IN BATTERY CHARGING CIRCUIT CANNOT TOLERATE THE MAXIMUM CURRENT DRAWN BY THE ALTERNATOR. UNDER REPEATED HIGH ELECTRICAL LOAD, HEAT WILL BUILD UP AT CONNECTOR TERMINAL AREA, MELTING THE PLASTIC WIRE HARNESS, POSSIBLY DISCHARGING BATTERY. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
CHARGING CIRCUIT WIRE WILL BE REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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