Honda Accord, Aerodeck Recall R/1998/081: Potential Wiring Chafe Situation And Short Circuit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Mar 1999
- Launched
- 2,358
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/081
- DVSA reference
Honda recalled Accord, Aerodeck vehicles built between 1 January 1995 and 31 December 1997. Potential chafing of the A/C wiring harness due to inappropriate routing. The dealer will replace if any wire insulation is worn through and the copper is exposed the harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Potential chafing of the A/C wiring harness due to inappropriate routing. This can lead to a short circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL WIRING CHAFE SITUATION AND SHORT CIRCUIT Defect: Potential chafing of the A/C wiring harness due to inappropriate routing. This can lead to a short circuit. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the A/C wiring harness re-routed and additional protection added. If any wire insulation is worn through and the copper is exposed the harness will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a short circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will replace if any wire insulation is worn through and the copper is exposed the harness.
Are You Affected?
Accord, Aerodeck built between 1 January 1995 and 31 December 1997 may be included. Honda estimates 2,358 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Honda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
- Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1998/081. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/1994/026 on 3 May 1994, for the gear lever position may not match the transmission mode selected. The one launched after it was R/1999/038 on 20 Aug 1999, for premature wear of steering lower ball joints. You can also see every Honda recall, all recalls launched in 1999 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/081, launched 15 March 1999. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.