# Service bulletin AER15070E

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10100622
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-05\-24
- Manufacturer's number: AER15070E
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-10\-16
- NHTSA component: SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS

## NHTSA's summary

"DEALER MESSAGE \- AMERICAN HONDA \(AHM\) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013\-2014 ACCORDS \& 2013 CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82\-11 \(INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S WEIGHT SENSOR – FRONT INNER SIDE\), 82\-21 \(INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S WEIGHT SENSOR – REAR INNER SIDE\), 83\-31 \(INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S WEIGHT SENSOR – FRONT OUTER SIDE\) AND/OR 83\-41 \(INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S WEIGHT SENSOR – REAR OUTER SIDE\) STORED. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE IN A SPECIFIC CONDITION PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND"

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Air bags, Electrical system, Seats

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 to 2014 HONDA ACCORD
- 2013 HONDA CIVIC

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [18V042000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V042000.md), 2018-01-09: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- [2017327](/recalls/tc/2017327.md), 2017-06-30: Electrical
- [17V418000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V418000.md), 2017-06-29: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [ONL6BE20220825](/bulletins/10219543.md), 2022-09-09, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. Owner notification \- Our records indicate that an Emission Recall has not been completed on this vehicle. The current battery control module \(BCM\) software does not properly detect a deteriorated high\-voltage battery condition and does not properly illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\). The new BCM software fixes this issue.
- [150801](/bulletins/10211618.md), 2022-05-09, Service bulletin: SEATS. EDITOR?S NOTE: This article replaces the one posted in December 2015 to extend the article?s shelf life. The issues covered are still being addressed. Does the front seat\-back creak or squeak when you move around in the seat or get in or out of the vehicle? What?s likely causing it is the seat\-back fabric rubbing against the foam pad underneath. This noise only happens when the seat gets hot \(the seat temperature is over 104° F\).
- [SB15057](/bulletins/10204267.md), 2021-12-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Safety Recall: HV cell voltage sensor CVS Software Supersedes 15\-057 dated January 8, 2016 to revise the information highlighted in yellow
- [6BE\_6B6ONL052521](/bulletins/10195043.md), 2021-06-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Owner Notification Letter \- Honda is conducting an emission recall of your 2014 Accord Plug\-In Hybrid. The current battery control module \(BCM\) software does not properly detect a deteriorated high\-voltage battery condition and does not properly illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\). The new BCM software fixes this issue.
- [A15\-055](/bulletins/10194915.md), 2021-06-03, Service bulletin: STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Bulletin \- When a failure is detected, the EPS control unit goes into back\-up mode. The new software provides partial assist during back\-up mode.
- [DLR\-02\-26\-2016](/bulletins/10193843.md), 2021-05-19, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is announcing a Product Update for certain Accord, Civic, CR\-Z, Fit, and Insight model years 2014\-2016 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed without bumper impact information. Basic Problem American Honda had a computer programming issue; an obsolete program name causing printing of no bumper impact information on the Monroney label for the state of Hawaii.
- [ATS\-150801 V3](/bulletins/10193298.md), 2021-05-14, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; SEATS:BARRIERS. Does the front seat\-back creak or squeak when you move around in the seat or get in or out of the vehicle? What’s likely causing it is the seat\-back fabric rubbing against the foam pad underneath. This noise only happens when the seat gets hot \(the seat temperature is over 104° F\). We’re aware of this concern and we’re currently working on a solution, so, at this time, there’s no product improvement available. Until there is, don’t try replacing the seat frame or the seat\-back pad. You won’t get rid of this noise and you just might wind up with a come\-back. Be sure to pass this info along to the service advisor so he or she can inform your customer of the situation.
- [A21\-038](/bulletins/10190292.md), 2021-04-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Bulletin \- Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the high\-voltage battery, American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on these batteries to 12 years from the original date of purchase or 200,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- [ABOM03262021902](/bulletins/10189832.md), 2021-04-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer Message \- Today, March 26, 2021, American Honda is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2014 Accord Plug\-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery capacity may degrade without correctly illuminating the MIL as required.
- [A21\-038](/bulletins/10189828.md), 2021-04-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Bulletin \- Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the high\-voltage battery, American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on these batteries to 12 years from the original date of purchase or 200,000 miles, whichever comes first.

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