NHTSA ID Number: 10152763
Manufacturer Communication Number: 6HB_ONL1-25-2019
TSB/Document Date: 2019-02-10
Summary
"Owner notification letter - On some 2018 Accord Hybrid
vehicles, if an incorrect high voltage (HV) battery is installed the DTC P0A80 (Replace Hybrid Battery Pack) will be set. If the correct HV battery is subsequently installed, the DTC P0A80 cannot be cleared as required and may lead to a failed Inspection and Maintenance test. The new software version eliminates this issue."
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ►
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
January 2019
This notice applies to your vehicle: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Emissions Recall: 2018 Accord Hybrid High-Voltage Battery Software
Dear FIRSTNAME LASTNAME,
On some 2018 Accord Hybrid vehicles, if an incorrect high voltage (HV) battery is installed the DTC
P0A80 (Replace Hybrid Battery Pack) will be set. If the correct HV battery is subsequently installed, the
DTC P0A80 cannot be cleared as required and may lead to a failed Inspection and Maintenance test.
The new software version eliminates this issue.
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FIRSTNAME LASTNAME
What should you do?
Contact any authorized Honda dealer for an appointment to have your vehicle repaired. Honda will
update the software in the HEV battery system. The dealer will repair your vehicle free of charge. Please
plan to leave your vehicle at the dealer for at least half a day to allow them flexibility in scheduling.
California Owners Only
The DMV will not renew your registration until this emissions recall has been completed. After
completing the repair procedure, your dealer must give you a Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of
Correction certificate. Please make sure the dealer completes and gives you the certificate. Keep the
certificate for your records as proof that the emissions recall was completed. Submit the certificate to the
DMV only if the DMV requests it.
Warranty Statement
In order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty provisions, it is recommended that
you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Failure to do so could be determined as lack of
proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Check Your Vehicle for Open Recalls
To check your vehicle’s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall, please access the Honda
Recall Lookup tool at www.recalls.honda.com and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Lessor Information
Please forward a copy of this notice to the lessee.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
What to do if you feel this notice is in error
Our records show that you are the current owner or lessee of a 2018 Accord Hybrid involved in this
emissions recall. If this is not the case, or the name/address information is not correct, please fill out and
return the enclosed, postage-paid Information Change Card. We will then update our records.
FIRSTNAME LASTNAME
If you have questions.
If you have any questions about this notice, or need assistance with locating a Honda dealer, please call
Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. You can also locate a dealer online at
Hondacars.com. Customers in U.S. territories, please contact your local dealer/distributor.
We apologize for any inconvenience this emissions recall may cause you.
Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Division
FOR DEALER USE ONLY: REFERENCE SVC BULLETIN #18-116
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W3E
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TSB/Document ID: 6HB_ONL1-25-2019
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2019-01-25
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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