Recall 18V629000: 2018 Honda Accord, 2019 Honda Insight
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 13, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 232,140
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
The risk
If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V629000
- Manufacturer campaign
- K2G, V2F
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Owner letters
- Oct 30, 2018
- Components
- Back over prevention: sensing system: camera (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech); Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices (Visibility & Wipers)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology