Recall 98V-231
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recalled the 1995 to 1997 Honda Accord: Electrical system (wiring, front underhood).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-231
- Reported
- September 22, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 967,771 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Honda Accord 1995 to 1997