Honda is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles
— Recall Campaign #23V092000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles. The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 98 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V092000
| Manufacturer: | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 16, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V092000 |
| Units affected: | 98 |
- Description:
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles. The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
- Consequeces:
- A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6PK.
- Notes:
- 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.nhtsa.gov.