Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #20V769000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V769000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting 2013-2015 accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin Includes 235,034 affected units, Drive Shaft May Corrode and Fail, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2013-2015 accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin

Defect Summary

Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began february 4, 2021. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V769000

Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Report Received Date: 2020-12-10T00:00:00

Subject: Drive shaft may corrode and fail

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 235,034

Details

MFR Campaign Number: W9F

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.

Consequence Summary: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. the vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began february 4, 2021. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 71.15

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