Wiring: front underhoodRecall 84V-164 · 1982 Honda Accord
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 84V-164 covers 177,587 1982 Honda Accord for a wiring: front underhood problem, reported to NHTSA on December 31, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V164000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The fix
CHARGING CIRCUIT WIRE WILL BE REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1981 to August 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.