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Honda has recalled more than 256,600 of its Accord Hybrids vehicles In the US a software error may cause a sudden loss of drive power.
Memorization According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some Honda Accord Hybrids are slated for release between the 2023 and 2025 model years. The error may be caused by some of the following cars‘ Internal software to reset while driving, increase risk Of crash Or injury.
To resolve the error, Honda dealers will reprogram the software free of charge. The NHTSA recall report states that owner notification letters are due to go out on January 5.
It’s unclear whether the software solution will be available before then.
In the meantime, drivers They can also confirm if their specific vehicle is included in this recall and find more information using the NHTSA site or Honda’s recall lookup. Affected Accord Hybrid owners can also contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
The NHSTA recall report says Honda estimates 0.3% of 256,603 Accord Hybrids have the problem, which affects the vehicles’ integrated control module central processing unit.
In a statement Tuesday, American Honda said the error was caused by “improper software programming by the supplier.”
According to the recall report, the automaker first received reports of the issue in March 2024 and investigated the issue last year.
As of November 6, Honda had received 832 warranty claims – but no reports of related injuries between mid-December 2022 and the end of October this year.