NHTSA Recall 98V231000: Electrical system: front underhood
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 967,771 vehicles. It affects 1995–1997 Honda Accord.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V231000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Report received | September 22, 1998 |
| Owner notification | October 8, 1998 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: sedan, coupe and wagon passenger vehicles except the dx model and models with v6 engines. The factory installed air conditioner wire harness was improperly routed allowing some wires to rub against each other, eventually causing a short circuit.
Safety risk
The short circuit canpossibly cause the underhood wireing to overheat and smoke, causing a fire in the engine compartment. A short circuit can also result in a blown fuse or dead battery.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper routing of these wires. Any harness improperly routed will be inspected for damage and the routing will be corrected. If any insulation is worn through and the copper wires are exposed, the harness will be replaced. Dealers will also install plastic tubing to protect the harness.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin october 8, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 98V231000
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.