The fixed contact in the starter solenoid switch can wear prematurely as the engine starting operation is repeated, because heat from the engine increases the temperature around the starter motor, and because the shape of the fixed contact is improper. The moving contact can be caught with the worn and unleveled fixed contact causing excessive stress, and the insulation bush is eventually damaged causing a short circuit, in which case the starter motor keeps running, and could become overheated and start a fire, which in the worst case could spread inside the engine compartment.
Correction:
The starter solenoid switch should be replaced with the factory approved replacement unit.
Identification:
yellow paint on the self lock nut located on the edge of the left front dumper
Affected Vehicle(s)
Vehicle: Honda
Accord Inspire Vigor
type
E-CB5
Manufactured: N/A
Affected: N/A
VIN/Eng #: CB5-1278020..CB5-1287738:CB5-1300001..CB5-1309151
Vehicle: Honda
Inspire Vigor
type
E-CC2
Manufactured: N/A
Affected: N/A
VIN/Eng #: CC2-1082668..CC2-1095786
Vehicle: Honda
Inspire Vigor
type
E-CC3
Manufactured: N/A
Affected: N/A
VIN/Eng #: CC3-1006794..CC3-1008843
Vehicle: Honda
Ascot Rafaga
type
E-CE4
Manufactured: N/A
Affected: N/A
VIN/Eng #: CE4-1000033..CE4-1041994:CE4-1100001..CE4-1106441
Vehicle: Honda
Ascot Rafaga
type
E-CE5
Manufactured: N/A
Affected: N/A
VIN/Eng #: CE5-1000040..CE5-1007168:CE5-1100001..CE5-1100617
Vehicle: Honda
Inspire Saver
type
E-UA1
Manufactured: N/A
Affected: N/A
VIN/Eng #: UA1-1000001..UA1-1014216:UA1-1100001..UA1-1104983
Vehicle: Honda
Inspire Saver
type
E-UA2
Manufactured: N/A
Affected: N/A
VIN/Eng #: UA2-1000001..UA2-1035040:UA2-1100001..UA2-1109148
