Recall 98V231000: 1995–1997 Honda Accord

Report received

Sep 22, 1998

Manufacturer

American honda motor co.

Potentially affected

967,771vehicles

Model years

1995–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1995 Honda Accord543 complaints
• 1996 Honda Accord472 complaints
• 1997 Honda Accord460 complaints