NHTSA Campaign 19V383000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported May 21, 2019 · 161,252 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to deploy without warning.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury. An uncommanded deployment of the driver's air bag also increases the risk of injury and a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the steering wheel core and replace clockspring and the harnesses within, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R4S.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA CR-V 2019 161,252

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V383000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.