Show full PR text

Vehicle Make / Model: HONDA / CR-V

Model Year(s): 2002-2006

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Report Receipt Date: OCT 05, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V486000

NHTSA Action Number: EA11004

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 268,655



Summary



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.



Consequence



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.



Remedy



Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the switches, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, 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.