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.
The Honda Civic vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 1 June 2022 and 31 January 2023.
Honda recall code: 6LB
Affected models: Civic
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 643
Source: Rapex Alert 51/2024 SR/03728/24