The 1995 Honda Accord has 4 recalls, the most serious being airbags that can deploy without a crash, potentially causing abrasions or more serious injuries to front seat occupants caught out of position.
The airbag control unit can misread a hard impact to the undercarriage, such as hitting a pothole or curb, as a collision and fire the airbags while the vehicle is otherwise moving normally. A properly seated driver or passenger may receive abrasions to the hands, arms, or face; someone not seated upright against the seatback faces a higher risk of serious injury from the sudden deployment. Note that these recalls do not apply to V6 models.
The other two recalls both involve the air conditioner wiring harness, which on certain trims was routed in a way that allows wires to rub against each other over time. As the insulation wears through, the contact creates a short circuit that can overheat the underhood wiring, produce smoke, and start an engine compartment fire. A short can also blow a fuse or drain the battery, leaving the car without electrical power.
At a glance
What can fail
The air conditioner wire harness was routed incorrectly at the factory, allowing wires to rub against each other and create a short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the harness routing, correct any improper routing, replace the harness if wires are exposed, and install protective plastic tubing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The air conditioner wiring harness may be routed improperly, allowing wires to rub against each other. Over time, wire insulation can wear through, causing a short circuit that may overheat underhood wiring, create smoke, and potentially start an engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
The wiring harness will be inspected and rerouted to proper position. Any harnesses with damaged wiring will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The airbag control unit may misinterpret underbody impacts—such as hitting a curb or pothole—as crashes and deploy airbags unnecessarily, potentially causing injury.
What the fix does
The airbag control unit will be replaced with one that correctly distinguishes between actual crashes and underbody impacts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electronic control unit that manages the airbag system may malfunction, causing the airbag to deploy suddenly and without warning.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the airbag system's electronic control unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
