Honda Motor CO Accord: Potential Wiring Chafe Situation And Short Circuit

Recall Summary Honda is recalling 4,716 Accord and Aerodeck vehicles in the United Kingdom because the air conditioning wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, causing it to rub and wear through over time. This damaged wiring could create an electrical short circuit. Dealers will reroute the wiring harness and add protective covering, or replace the harness entirely if the wiring insulation is already worn.

Recalling firm
HONDA MOTOR CO
Product
Vehicles: HONDA MOTOR CO ACCORD, HONDA MOTOR CO AERODECK. Units affected: 4,716
Reason
Potential chafing of the A/C wiring harness due to inappropriate routing. This can lead to a short circuit. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the A/C wiring harness re-routed and additional protection added. If any wire insulation is worn through and the copper is exposed the harness will be replaced.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
1999-03-15
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5e26560b-e7a7-43e3-ab0c-6f33ecc59146