NHTSA Campaign 11V456000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Issued by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · Reported Sep 7, 2011 · 80,111 vehicles affected

What's wrong

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CR-V PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 3, 2005, THROUGH JULY 21, 2006. THE DRIVER-SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH MAY FAIL OR MELT.

Consequence

IF THE SWITCH FAILS, THE POWER WINDOWS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE PREVENTING THEM FROM BEING ROLLED UP OR DOWN. IF THE SWITCH MELTS, IT WILL PRODUCE SMOKE AND A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA CR-V 2006 80,111

Source: NHTSA Campaign 11V456000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.