Honda based out on America will voluntarily recall 2.1 million 'Accord' models worldwide made between 2013 and 2016, after reports that the vehicle's battery sensors caused engine fires.Honda said 1.1 million of the recalls would take place in the U.S.A and another 1 million around the world. Four of the five fires took place in the America and the fifth occurred in Canada.
The automaker has received 3,972 U.S. warranty claims relating to the issue.
"A shorted sensor can heat up through electrical resistance, potentially resulting in smoke coming from under the hood or, in the worst case, a fire," Honda said on Friday (July 14) in a statement.
Honda said it will notify owners at the end of this month to take their vehicle to a dealership that will check and test the sensor. If found to be faulty, the dealer will replace the sensor.
The automaker said all five reports of engine fires all took place in "salt belt" areas. There were no reports of injuries or deaths linked to the defect.
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