Honda Recalling 1995-97 Accords

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 968,000 model year 1995-97 Accord cars to check for a wiring problem that potentially could cause an fire under the hood.

The air-conditioner wiring harness may have been improperly installed, allowing some wires to rub against each other and eventually wear through their insulation, causing a short circuit, Honda said in a statement Wednesday.

In most cases, the short circuit would blow a fuse or cause the battery or air conditioner to fail. But in some cases, the wiring could overheat and cause a fire, the statement said.

There have been no accidents or injuries reported as a result of the problem, it said.

The recall involves four-cylinder Accord sedans, coupes and station wagons in LX, EX and SE versions. Accord V6 and DX models are not affected.

Owners will be notified by letter in early October and repairs, if needed, will be performed without charge at Honda dealers.

About half the recalled cars may have harnesses that were improperly routed; in such cases, the harnesses will be rerouted or replaced if already damaged.