Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #15V602000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V602000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting model year 2014-2015 honda accord hybrid vehicles manufactured august 29, 2013, to may 30, 2015 Includes 6,786 affected units, Hybrid System may go into Fail Safe Mode, component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014-2015 honda accord hybrid vehicles manufactured august 29, 2013, to may 30, 2015
Defect Summary
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.
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.