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NHTSA Recall 84V164000: Electrical system: front underhood

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 177,587 vehicles. It affects 1982 Honda Accord.

177,587
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
NHTSA campaign84V164000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FRONT UNDERHOOD
Report receivedDecember 31, 1984
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Charging circuit wire will be replaced, free of charge.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 84V164000

Make and modelModel years
Honda Accord1982

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.