Honda is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles
— Recall Campaign #15V602000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 29, 2013, to May 30, 2015. Electrical interference may cause the hybrid system to switch into fail-safe mode, disabling the gasoline engine, limiting the vehicle's speed to 40 miles per hour and functioning only on battery power. Once the battery is discharged, the vehicle will stall.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6,786 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V602000
| Manufacturer: | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 25, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V602000 |
| Units affected: | 6,786 |
- Description:
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 29, 2013, to May 30, 2015. Electrical interference may cause the hybrid system to switch into fail-safe mode, disabling the gasoline engine, limiting the vehicle's speed to 40 miles per hour and functioning only on battery power. Once the battery is discharged, the vehicle will stall.
- Consequeces:
- A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the hybrid system software, free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT7.
- 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.