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Passenger cars (Honda Civic and others) - Repair
Official notice
14 Nov 2024
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Honda Civic and others) - Repair. Defect in the high-voltage battery of hybrid vehicles ■ Defective part and details In the high-voltage batteries of hybrid vehicles, inadequate manufacturing control of the battery cell terminals has resulted in some terminals having their outer material immersed in the electrolyte inside the cell when the bonded materials were crimped. If use continues and the electrolyte causes the terminal to corrode and fracture, the power system warning light will illuminate and the fail-safe function will activate, stopping the hybrid system and potentially rendering the vehicle unable to drive. Published 2024-11-14.
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(Notification number) 5550
Recall number
5550
Official notice
2024-11-14
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the high-voltage battery of hybrid vehicles ■ Defective part and details In the high-voltage batteries of hybrid vehicles, inadequate manufacturing control of the battery cell terminals has resulted in some terminals having their outer material immersed in the electrolyte inside the cell when the bonded materials were crimped. If use continues and the electrolyte causes the terminal to corrode and fracture, the power system warning light will illuminate and the fail-safe function will activate, stopping the hybrid system and potentially rendering the vehicle unable to drive.
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Brand: Honda. Contact: 本田技研工業株式会社.
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