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Safety recall · 84V164000

Electrical system: front underhood Honda recall

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 31, 1984. It covers about 177,587 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
84V164000
Reported
Dec 31, 1984
Vehicles
177,587
Area
Electrical system

The problem

Wire in battery charging circuit cannot tolerate the maximum current drawn by the alternator. Under repeated high electrical load, heat will build up at connector terminal area, melting the plastic wire harness, possibly discharging battery.

The fix

Charging circuit wire will be replaced, free of charge.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: electrical systems; wire harness.Consequences of defect: vehicle would become inoperative and could cause anaccident if stalled in the road.

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 84V164000.
  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
1982 Honda Accord102A

Questions

Is the 84V164000 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 84V164000?

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 84V164000 announced?

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on December 31, 1984. 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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