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Passenger car — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2024-12-20

Origin: Japan

Honda passenger car battery negative terminal degradation due to chemical reaction

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-20
Country of origin	Japan
Manufacturer	Honda
Models affected	Civic
Defect	Exposure of the aluminium negative terminal to the electrolyte can cause a chemical reaction, leading to material degradation around the electrical connection. This compromises the connection's seal and can cause an electrolyte leakage. This can lead the terminals to crack, rendering the vehicle inoperable due to electrical failure. If the battery remains live, a spark can occur, posing a risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/03728/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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