NHTSA ID Number: 10084293
Manufacturer Communication Number: A15-056
Summary
SERVICE BULLETIN – AMERICAN HONDA
IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON ALL ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING TORQUE SENSORS TO 5 YEARS FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE WITH NO MILEAGE LIMIT. THIS ONLY APPLIES TO VEHICLES WITH EPS DTCS 53-01 TORQUE SENSOR (LOW/HIGH CHECK) OR DTC 53-02 TORQUE SENSOR (AVERAGE CHECK).
3 Affected Products
Vehicles
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Year | Model | Trim | VIN Range |
| 2013 | Accord | ALL | Check the iN VIN status for eligibility |
| 2014 | Accord Plug-In | ALL | Check the iN VIN status for eligibility |
BACKGROUND
American Honda
is extending the warranty coverage on all electronic power steering torque sensors to 5 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This only applies to vehicles with EPS DTCs 53-01 torque sensor (low/high check) or DTC 53-02 torque sensor (average check).
This warranty extension will not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state’s law.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this warranty extension in September 2015. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Diagnose the vehicle, if DTC 53-01 or DTC 53-02 is stored, replace the power steering gear box assembly.
PARTS INFORMATION NOTE:
- American Honda
expects very few (250 vehicles nationally) will require a gearbox replacement. - As American Honda
expects very few vehicles will require gearbox replacement, please do not place orders unless you have a vehicle with DTC 53-01 or 53-02.
Accord L4 Replacement Parts
| Part Name | Part Number | Quantity |
| Power Steering Gear Box Assembly (Sedan and Coupe) | 53601-T2F-A04
Left Hand Compatible for Honda Accord 13-17 CR1 CR2 ELCTRONIC Power Steering Rack 53601-T2A-H01 53601-T2F-A04 53601-TZ4-A01 53601-T2A-A04
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 1 |
| Power Steering Gear Box Assembly (Sport) | 53601-T2F-A94 | 1 |
| Split Pin | 94201-30220 | 2 |
| Gear Box Mounting Bolt | 90108-T2A-A01 | 3 |
| Flange Bolt (10 mm x 30 mm) | 90176-S5A-000 | 3 |
| Mass Nut (12 mm) | 90371-T2F-A01 | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (10 mm x 35 mm) | 90163-SDA-A01 | 1 |
| Flange Bolt (12 mm x 139 mm) (CVT) | 90176-TA0-A01 | 1 |
| Flange Bolt (10 mm x40 mm) | 90169-TA0-A00 | 3 |
| Flange Bolt (12 mm x 150 mm) (M/T) | 90162-TL1-E01
Genuine Honda Parts - Bolt, FLG (12X150) (90162-TL1-E01)
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 1 |
| Self-Locking Nut (10 mm) | 90212-SA5-003
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 6 |
| Exhaust Pipe Gasket | 18212-T2F-A01
Genuine Honda 18212-T2F-A01 Exhaust Pipe Gasket
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 1 |
| Pre-Chamber Gasket (Coupe) | 18393-SS0-J30
Genuine Honda 18393-SS0-J30 Exhaust Pipe Gasket
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 1 |
| Flange But (10 mm) | 90371-S87-A00 | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (10 mm x 34 mm) | 90162-T2A-A00 | 4 |
| Flange Bolt (14 mm x 35 mm) | 90176-SDA-A00
Genuine Honda 90176-SDA-A00 Flange Bolt
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (14 mm x150 mm) | 90177-SDA-A00
Genuine Honda 90177-SDA-A00 Flange Bolt
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (12 mm x 33 mm) | 90186-SDA-A00 | 2 |
| Tie Rod Lock Washer | 53536-SJK-003
Honda 53536-SJK-003, Rack and Pinion Inner Tie Rod Lock Washer
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 2 |
| Bellows Band | 53447-S5A-003 | 2 |
Accord V6 Replacement Parts
| Part Name | Part Number | Quantity |
| Power Steering Gear Box Assembly (Sedan) | 53601-T2G-A02
Genuine Honda 53601-T2G-A02 Power Steering Gear Box Sub
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 1 |
| Power Steering Rack Gear Box Assembly (Coupe) | 53601-T2G-A92 No products found. | 1 |
| Split Pin | 94201-30220 | 2 |
| Gear Box Mounting Bolt | 90108-T2A-A01 | 3 |
| Flange Bolt (10 mm x 30 mm) | 90176-S5A-000 | 3 |
| Mass Nut (12 mm) | 90371-T2F-A01 | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (10 mm x 35 mm) (A/T) | 90163-SDA-A01 | 1 |
| Flange Nut (12 mm) (A/T) | 90371-SEF-000 | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (10 mm x 90 mm) (A/T) | 90162-T2G-A00 | 4 |
| Flange Bolt (12 mm x 139 mm) (M/T) | 90176-TA0-A01 | 1 |
| Flange Bolt (10 mm x 105 mm) (M/T) | 90162-S5C-000
Genuine Honda 90162-S5C-000 Flange Bolt
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (10 mm x 90 mm) (M/T) | 90162-T2G-A00 | 2 |
| Self-Locking Nut (10 mm) | 90212-SA5-003
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 9 |
| Exhaust Pipe Gasket | 18212-SA7-003
Genuine Honda 18212-SA7-003 Exhaust Pipe Gasket
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 2 |
| Pre-Chamber Gasket | 18393-SDB-A00
Genuine Honda 18393-SDB-A00 Pre Chamber Gasket
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 1 |
| Flange Nut (10 mm) | 90371-S87-A00 | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (10 mm x 34 mm) | 90162-T2A-A00 | 4 |
| Flange Bolt (14 mm x 135 mm) | 90176-SDA-A00
Genuine Honda 90176-SDA-A00 Flange Bolt
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (14 mm x 150 mm) | 90177-SDA-A00
Genuine Honda 90177-SDA-A00 Flange Bolt
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (12 mm x33 mm) | 90186-SDA-A00 | 2 |
| Tie Rod Lock Washer | 53536-SDA-A02
Honda 53536-SDA-A02, Rack and Pinion Inner Tie Rod Lock Washer
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 2 |
| Bellows Band | 53449-S5A-003 | 2 |
Accord Plug-In Replacement Parts
| Part Name | Part Number | Quantity |
| Power Steering Gear Box Assembly | 53601-T3V-A02 | 1 |
| Split Pin (3 mm x 22 mm) | 94201-30220 | 2 |
| Gear Box Mounting Bolt | 90108-T2A-A01 | 3 |
| Flange Bolt (10 mm x 30 mm) | 90176-S5A-000 | 3 |
| Mass Nut (12 mm) | 90371-T2F-A01 | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (10 mm x 35 mm) | 90163-SDA-A01 | 1 |
| Flange Bolt (12 mm x 139 mm) (CVT) | 90176-TA0-A01 | 1 |
| Flange Bolt (10 mm x 40 mm) | 90169-TA0-A00 | 3 |
| Self-Locking Nut (10 mm) | 90212-SA5-003
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 6 |
| Exhaust Pipe Gasket | 18212-T2F-A01
Genuine Honda 18212-T2F-A01 Exhaust Pipe Gasket
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 1 |
| Flange Nut (10 mm) | 90371-S87-A00 | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (10 mm x 34 mm) | 90162-T2A-A00 | 4 |
| Flange Bolt (14 mm x 135 mm) | 90176-SDA-A00
Genuine Honda 90176-SDA-A00 Flange Bolt
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (14 mm x 150 mm) | 90177-SDA-A00
Genuine Honda 90177-SDA-A00 Flange Bolt
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 2 |
| Flange Bolt (12 mm x 33 mm) | 90186-SDA-A00 | 2 |
| Tie Rod Lock Washer | 53536-SDA-A02
Honda 53536-SDA-A02, Rack and Pinion Inner Tie Rod Lock Washer
Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 2 |
| Bellows band | 53449-S5A-003 | 2 |
DIAGNOSIS
- Connect the HDS and check if DTC 53-01 or 53-02 is stored.
- If DTC 53-01 or 53-02 is stored, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
- If DTC 53-01 or 53-02 is not stored, this Warranty Extension does not apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
- Refer to service information to remove and install the new power steering gear box.
NOTE:
- Pay particular attention and care when disconnecting and reconnecting connectors. Do not damage the connectors and make sure they are fully seated.
- Make sure all must-replace nuts and bolts are replaced.
- Make sure all nuts and bolts are properly torqued.
- Make sure all re-writing is done.
- Make sure an alignment is done.
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
A15-056
June 21, 2016
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SEOCONTENT-START
Service Bulletin
15-056
June 21, 2016 02208 Version 3
Warranty Extension: EPS Torque Sensor (DTC 53-01 or DTC 53-02)
Supersedes 15-056, dated October 10, 2015; See REVISION SUMMARY
REVISION SUMMARY
The gear box assembly is no longer a controlled part. Since only a small number of vehicles will need a gearbox assembly, order one only when your dealership has a vehicle with DTC 53-01 or 53-02.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
NOTE:
Make sure you enter DTC 53-01 or 53-02 into the DTC field in the warranty claim; failure to follow this process correctly may result in an error code to your warranty claim.
Operation Number
Description
Flat Rate Time
Failed Part Number
5131K9
Accord V6 – Replace the power steering gear box assembly (includes alignment).
3.8 hrs
53601-T2G-A02
5131K9
Accord L4 – Replace the power steering gear box assembly (includes alignment).
3.2 hrs
5131K9
Accord Plug-In – Replace the power steering gear box assembly (includes alignment).
3.2 hrs
Defect Code: 5Z200
Symptom Code: JT600
Skill Level: Repair Technician
SEOCONTENT-END
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