Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #98V231000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V231000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Includes 967,771 affected units, HONDA/AIR CONDITIONER WIRE HARNESS, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V231000
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Report Received Date: 1998-09-22T00:00:00
Subject: Honda/air conditioner wire harness
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 967,771

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-63wm~aqqr-nc4h
NHTSA ID: 98V231000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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