Other: labelsRecall 12V-501 · 2012 Honda CR-V

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 12V-501 covers 264 2012 Honda CR-V for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2012.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2641 model
ReportedOct 16, 2012Owners notified Nov 14, 2012
Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 12V501000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 CR-V, equipped with the LX trim level and manufactured from August 30, 2012, to August 31, 2012. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." The incorrect values for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Gross Axle Weight Rating front and rear, tire size, and rim size were specified on the safety certification label.

The risk

A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will apply the corrective label free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Honda's recall campaign number is S62.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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 30, 2012 to August 31, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.