Electrical systemRecall 12V-486 · 2002–2006 Honda CR-V
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 12V-486 covers 268,655 2002–2006 Honda CR-V for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V486000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the switches, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 2, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- Driver's Power Window Master SwitchNHTSA