Honda recalls 2.1 million vehicles worldwide over fire risk

According to Reuters, Honda will recall about 2.1 million vehicles worldwide to replace battery sensors due to the risk of fire.

The recall will cover 1.15 million Honda Accords from 2013-2016 in the United States, and nearly 1 million other vehicles to replace the 12-volt sensor for the battery, said Chris Martin, a spokesman for the Japanese automaker.

Honda Accord 2016

The Japanese automaker has received 3,972 warranty complaints across the United States related to the issue.

Honda says the battery sensors may not be properly sealed against moisture. Over time, moisture can introduce salt or other substances into the battery sensors, leading to corrosion and a short circuit in the sensor.

Because of the large scale of the recall, Honda said dealers will initially apply a temporary fix using an adhesive to prevent moisture intrusion, and then replace the sensors.

The company first received a claim for a fire in a vehicle engine in Canada in 2015 and began investigating the cause of the fire. In early 2016, the company also received reports of a similar fire in China.

Honda introduced a redesigned battery sensor in June 2016. After investigating the incident in China, the manufacturer believes the risk of similar fires occurring again is negligible, but the problem has not been completely resolved as there are still reports of engine fires.

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