Vehicle recall 84V164000 · December 31, 1984
1982 Honda Accord
Wire in battery charging circuit cannot tolerate the maximum current drawn by the alternator.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V164000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 31, 1984
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 177,587
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda Accord (1982): 1982
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