NHTSA Campaign 12V124000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Issued by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · Reported Mar 23, 2012 · 1,316 vehicles affected

What's wrong

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CR-V VEHICLES. THE WELD STRENGTH ATTACHING THE SUB-FRAME BUSHING COLLAR TO THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT LOWER ARM IS INSUFFICIENT. THE COLLAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE ARM DUE TO VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING.

Consequence

AS A RESULT, A LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.

Remedy

HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION LOT STAMP ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT LOWER ARM AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LOWER ARM, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 17, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA CR-V 2006 1,316

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V124000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.