NHTSA campaign 20V798000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 20V798000
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.
Reported 12/17/2020
What can happen
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Repair
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.
Components
- Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- Electrical system: Propulsion system: Charging: Module: Software
- Electrical system: Propulsion system: Dc/dc converter
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.