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Honda Accord Recall 84V164: Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

NHTSA campaign 84V164, reported December 31, 1984, 177,587 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V164AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Honda Accord1982