Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 83V-130 · 1984 Honda Accord

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 83V-130 covers 47,253 1984 Honda Accord for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 1983.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected47,2531 model

ReportedDec 7, 1983Owners notified Dec 21, 1983

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 83V130000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE DUE TO MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT.

What to do

The fix

ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW VOLTAGE REGULATOR INSTALLED.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; VOLTAGE REGULATOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERCHARGING CAN DAMAGE THE BATTERY AND MAY RESULT INLOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER WITHOUT WARNING. LOSS OF LIGHTS AND ENGINE IGNITIONCOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Honda Accord1984

Built from August 1, 1983 to November 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.