Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V231000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 04/19/1994 to 05/20/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 967771 | 10/08/1998 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 09/22/1998 | 09/25/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | 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 1-800-999-1009.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005881 | Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda servicenews. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005933 | Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 070103 | 07/01/2003 | 10003228 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1361 and dtc p1381 set - service tip. *tt | 10/10/2003 | |
| 603 | 06/16/2003 | 10003200 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1361, tdc sensor and dtc p1381, cyp sensor. *tt | 10/10/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 010701 | 07/01/2001 | 624549 | Subject on regarding tach fluctuation and/or a/t dtc p0725. *et | 11/07/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 010701 | 07/01/2001 | 624549 | Subject on regarding tach fluctuation and/or a/t dtc p0725. *et | 11/07/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 010202 | 02/01/2002 | 630994 | Information on troubleshooting multiple misire diagnostic trouble codes p0301, p0306). *tt | 04/30/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/10/2011 | 143000 | ||
| While driving, both tach and speed needles dropped to 0, engine died and had to switch off. sometimes, the car would start back up again. other times, the engine would die right after the engine starts. it sometimes would take about 15 minutes of switching the keys off/on before the engine would stay running. then after some distance, the engine would die without warning again. | |||
| 09/16/2010 | 107000 | ||
| 1995 honda accord ex, automatic transmission: initially, dash lights do not light up when key is in run position. starter motor will turn over, but because there is no ignition current, engine will not start. non-ignition on related accessories (radio, powe windows) work fine. however, this occurs intermittently. eventually, on an occasion when the engine does start, after starting and running, the engine will die while the car is in motion. please see nhtsa campaign id # 02v120000 for 1997 and newer accords. ignition switch plate was replaced by dealer but problem has returned. | |||
| 05/19/2008 | 1 | ||
| I have a 1995 honda accord wagon ex. as i turned on my lights, all four corner lights and instrument panel did not turn on. i had to drive home with my emergency lights on, not knowing what speed i was at. i have researched my situation on google and it has happened to many honda owners. *tr | |||
| 03/18/2003 | 130000 | 1 | 11/07/1996 |
| Upon parking at the mall today, i parked next to another, 1995 honda accord/ 4- door. the lady inside asked, was that noise my car lock, she showed me that hers was the same, we also have problems with our antenna's, and windows. this is not a real how often do you meet someone with the same problems?( we both have two windows,two doors locks, and antennas problems) and the same model and year. i just wonder how many others have this problem????? and are not complaining. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 100000 | ||
| At about 100,000 miles started having trouble with various electrical displays: gear shift indicator doesn't light unless you hit it hard with your hand. inside console lights not showing unless you jiggle the headlight switch turn knob. clock display fails to light unless you press the display button on clock. | |||
| 02/22/2000 | |||
| Sunvisor light went off. then the interior light went off, and the cigarette lighter isn't operable. there was a humming noise for ten minutes. *ak | |||
| Owner states that vehicle caught fire while it was parked,owner was told that it started from a wire leading from the abs braking system vehicle was a total lost | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 89000 | 5 | 02/01/2002 |
| The srs light failed and the 02 senor emission light replaced. the timing belt, water pump and belts were replaced. *bf the battery was found bad. *sc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 07/09/2003 | 85100 | 4 | 04/02/1995 |
| Intermittent failure of engine to start, starter cranks normally. dashboard lights and power windows fail to operate in on position of ignition switch. removal and replacement of fuel pump fuse corrects problem (fuse is not blown). operates normally for months and then fails. serious hazard if engine stops while vehicle is on the road.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| The air conditioner fuses continue to blow out. when the a/c fuse was repaired the flashers failed. when the flashers were repaired the a/c fuse blew again. owner not sure if vehicle is part of a recall. | |||
| Instument panel and park lights do not work. problem was corrected, but returned. also, park lights and instrument panel lights remain on when switch is turned off. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/28/2006 | 94000 | 1 | 01/03/1996 |
| The replacement of the failing ignition distributor (engine light is on), which is essential part of the emission control system, is required on my 1995 honda accord wagon lx. in addition, there is a significant decrease to the mileage and speed sensor may need to be replaced. according to honda north america the extension of the emission warranty (tsb# 98-081) granted to all 1995-v6, 1996-all and 97-all accords, is not applicable to my year and model. since the same exact issues were reported for vehicles covered by extension of the emission warranty (tsb#98-081), honda should also extend this coverage to 1995 v-4 accords.*jb | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 150000 | 10 | 04/10/1999 |
| Key can be removed from ignition while car is in park. *jb | |||
| 07/09/2003 | 85100 | 4 | 04/02/1995 |
| Intermittent failure of engine to start, starter cranks normally. dashboard lights and power windows fail to operate in on position of ignition switch. removal and replacement of fuel pump fuse corrects problem (fuse is not blown). operates normally for months and then fails. serious hazard if engine stops while vehicle is on the road.*ak | |||
| When the key is in on position vehicle would take several times to start. vehicle was stalling at any speed and restarting while coasting without the key being turned in the on postion. also, vehicle loses power while driving at speed 40-50mph. dealer was notified. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 07/30/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/23/1997 | 15 | ||
| Engine stalls while at standstill (intersection), no prior warning, no accident, dealer unable to duplicate problem. *ak | |||
| 10/02/1995 | |||
| Car will not start. please describe. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Srs light is constantly illuminating, even when vehicle is started.*ak dealer replaced the srs electronic control unit as stated in recall 96v217. *jb | |||
| 10/18/2000 | 03/01/1995 | ||
| Srs light on. dealer performed computer diagnostic test. code 08-1. intermittent control unit failure. control unit needs replacement. $695.00 plus tax. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1997 | 7 | 02/01/1995 | |
| While driving intermittently the engine stalls out, causing vehicle to lose control of components. the dealer has replaced the computer system on the vehicle. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 05/08/2010 | 194000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1995 honda accord. while traveling at speeds of 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the electronic ignition switch would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was unable to provide any assistance and the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were 194,000. | |||
| 09/20/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1. 1995 honda accord sudden engine shut down at traffic stop 2. sent to dealer for repair - ignition switch (1997 honda accord has this ignition switch recall but not '95 model, call honda-usa, they can't honor the repair for free due to not year recall). *jb | |||
| 01/15/2004 | 2 | ||
| After the ignition switch repair (recall # 96v217000) was performed by the dealership, the defect recurred. please provide further information.*jb | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 132000 | 1 | 04/23/1995 |
| 1995, honda, accord ex had an ignition problem. consumer could remove the key out of the ignition while it stayed in park. *ak | |||
| 09/16/2003 | 151700 | 1 | 07/14/1997 |
| The ignition switch on my 1995 honda accord lx failed. this is a failure which is covered under other years, but not my 1995. *jb | |||
| 04/21/2002 | 10 | 01/01/2097 | |
| I believe a faulty ignition switch is causing this and it is currently being recalled on models 1997 and newer. i would like to see this recall extended at least to the 1995 model. my car experiences the exact same problems. i'll be traveling along and the engine just quietly shuts down. i'm afraid of driving it for fear that the engine might quit when i try to pass another car or make a turn at an intersection. thank you for your attention to this. jason fritz. *ak | |||
| 06/20/2002 | |||
| Consumer is unable to remove key from ignition switch. dealer was not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| While driving a malfunction occurred within the ignition switch that caused vehicle to completely shut down. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 11/18/1998 | |||
| Consumer has a recall letter from honda, manufacturer recall#k46. consumer has contacted dealer, and they refused to respect recall. dealer wants consumer to pay for repairs. *ak | |||
| The driver side door window when window is going down, there is a noise ,the ignition switch was replace . *ak | |||
| 03/01/1995 | |||
| Ignition key will get stuck in the ignition. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/10/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| On thursday may 10, 2001 around 12:05 pm, the starter on our 1995 honda accord (@76,000 miles) engaged while no one or the key was in the car. myself and at least two other people witnessed the car climb a four inch curb and move approximately 35 ft with the parking brake applied. the car was stopped with foot brake. it started to smoke. the engine compartment hood was raised to find the starter and cables in flames. a hand held co2 fire extinguisher was used to put out the fire twice. the local fire department arrived and unhooked the battery. we had the car towed to rick woodson honda, peters creek road, roanoke, va. this car has never been wrecked. there has never been any work done on the starter. it has never failed to start nor has the starter system ever required checking. other than motor oil and a battery replaced on november 4, 1999, every maintenance part has come from honda. only a honda dealer or my husband has ever had the engine compartment hood up on this car. it has never required a jump-start nor has it jump started another vehicle. i have driven 95% of the miles accumulated on this car. this car was purchased from cleveland village honda, cleveland tennessee on june 24, 1995. the car had slightly over 6,000 miles on it and was supposed to have been driven by the service manager.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 04/02/1999 | |||
| While turning a corner at 15mph gas pedal stuck open. cable melted. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 07/21/2005 | 169330 | 1 | 03/20/1995 |
| (1) the car had no prior problems leading up to the incident. (2) a serious fire in the engine compartment caused serious damage to the engine compartment, exterior paint, and a/c and eletrical system. the hood release no longer works either. (3) no corrective measures(as far as repairs) have been taken. my first action was to contact the bbb and nhts. | |||
| 07/02/1997 | 4 | ||
| Safety recall of air conditioning wiring harness possibly caused failures of related a/c components.(compressor clutch, cooling fan motor). consumer experienced failures prior to recall notice. | |||
| 12/01/1998 | |||
| The consumer has experienced problems with wiring harness overheating. consumer received a recall letter for the problem. recall number 96v231000. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak | |||
| 09/10/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Wiring harness failed causing vehicle to catch on fire. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 07/09/2003 | 85100 | 4 | 04/02/1995 |
| Intermittent failure of engine to start, starter cranks normally. dashboard lights and power windows fail to operate in on position of ignition switch. removal and replacement of fuel pump fuse corrects problem (fuse is not blown). operates normally for months and then fails. serious hazard if engine stops while vehicle is on the road.*ak | |||