Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles
— Recall Campaign #12V486000
Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles, manufactured from February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006. The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 268,655 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
12V486000
| Manufacturer: | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 05, 2012 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 12V486000 |
| Units affected: | 268,655 |
- Description:
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles, manufactured from February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006. The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.
- Consequeces:
- If the switch fails, it could overheat, smoke, and cause a fire. A switch failure, and a fire, could occur even if the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the recall repair has been performed.
- Corrective action:
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the switches, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 2, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
- Notes:
- Honda's campaign recall number is S61. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.