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Safety recall · 83V130000

Electrical system: alternator / generator / regulator Honda recall

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 7, 1983. It covers about 47,253 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
83V130000
Reported
Dec 7, 1983
Vehicles
47,253
Area
Electrical system

The problem

Voltage regulator may overcharge due to manufacturing errors in an integrated circuit.

The fix

All vehicles will have a new voltage regulator installed.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: electrical; voltage regulator.Consequences of defect: overcharging can damage the battery and may result inloss of electrical power without warning. Loss of lights and engine ignitioncould result in loss of vehicle control and possibly, an accident.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Honda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 83V130000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Honda Accord222A

Questions

Is the 83V130000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 83V130000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 83V130000 announced?

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on December 7, 1983. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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