Issue ID | 1542841 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11183756 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ACCORD |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 18/12/18 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | "check charge system" warning alerts turned on and vehicle electrical started shorting soon after while driving on highway. Power steering and brakes started to fail. Managed to drive home when problem first appeared. Problem went away and came back. Towed vehicle to dealer service department. They said i had a bad alternator. Original recall for this vehicle (17v-418) stated "the battery sensor case mounted on top of 12 v battery may have gaps that could allow for moisture to enter the sensor. If moisture containing road salt enters the battery sensor, it could result in an electrical short and subsequently, a fire. The charging system indicator may illuminate in the multi-information display when a problem is detected with the battery sensor prior to the time that a short may occur." i addressed my concern with service representative that this battery issue may have caused my electrical failure. Dealer said my alternator is bad and needed replacement and didn't agree that the battery issue may have caused this. My total bill was $862. 67 plus towing. As i did some research online i found this to be a common issue with the honda accord 2014. Not sure if any recourse is possible but thought i report my issue. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40754 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CRANFORD, NJ |
VIN pattern | 1HGCR2E53EAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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