VISIBILITY/WIPER
Published December 11, 2020 · Recall initiated: December 10, 2020
What's the hazard
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
What to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.
Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- ACCORD
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2018 HONDA ACCORD | 2020 HONDA INSIGHT | 2018 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID | 2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID | 2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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