Honda Accord Hybrid recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 25, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalls 2014–2015 Honda Accord Hybrid

Recall number

15V602000

Brand / firm

Honda

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 6,786 units

Why it was recalled

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 29, 2013, to May 30, 2015. Electrical interference may cause the hybrid system to switch into fail-safe mode, disabling the gasoline engine, limiting the vehicle's speed to 40 miles per hour and functioning only on battery power. Once the battery is discharged, the vehicle will stall.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the hybrid system software, free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT7.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.