Recall 12V486000: 2002–2006 Honda CR-V

Report received

Oct 5, 2012

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected

268,655vehicles

Model years

2002–2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Honda CR-V515 complaints
• 2003 Honda CR-V468 complaints
• 2004 Honda CR-V501 complaints
• 2005 Honda CR-V479 complaints
• 2006 Honda CR-V398 complaints