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Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

NHTSA · 20V798000 · published 2020-12-17

NHTSA campaign 20V798000

Hazard

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. The DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K9E.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID
2020 HONDA INSIGHT
2020 HONDA CR-V HYBRID
2021 HONDA INSIGHT