Honda is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V629000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 232,140 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V629000
| Manufacturer: | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 13, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V629000 |
| Units affected: | 232,140 |
- Description:
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Consequeces:
- If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F.
- 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.