NHTSA Recall # | 132759 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V629000 |
MFG Compaign # | K2G, V2F |
Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Supplier | HONDA |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ACCORD |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
Date of notification | 30/10/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/11/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/09/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/09/18 |
Report created | 20/09/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 111 |
Estimated number of affected units | 232140 |
Defect summary | Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018 honda accord and 2019 honda insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rearview mirrors." |
Consequence summary | If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began october 30, 2018. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are k2g and v2f. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |