NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
386 reports17,000 miles · Nov 22, 2011
Wheels
AT 17000 MILES THE TIRES ARE DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO EXCESSIVE TREADWARE. AT THIS MILEAGE THERE SHOULD BE NO PROBLEMS, HOWEVER, NEW TIRES ARE NEEDED AND THE DEALER SAYS I HAVE TO BUY NEW TIRES. ALSO OTHER SHOPS HAVE SAID THE TIRES ARE UNSAFE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE. THIS SEEMS VERY DANGEROUS AND AM CONCERNED AS HAVE FOUND T…
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AT 17000 MILES THE TIRES ARE DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO EXCESSIVE TREADWARE. AT THIS MILEAGE THERE SHOULD BE NO PROBLEMS, HOWEVER, NEW TIRES ARE NEEDED AND THE DEALER SAYS I HAVE TO BUY NEW TIRES. ALSO OTHER SHOPS HAVE SAID THE TIRES ARE UNSAFE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE. THIS SEEMS VERY DANGEROUS AND AM CONCERNED AS HAVE FOUND THIS AS A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR A CRV. THE DEALER SAYS THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TIRES OR A BAD ALIGNMENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10436713
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2011
Power Train
2009 HONDA CRV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE AND REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE LOCAL DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL DUE TO A DISCREPANCY IN THEIR FILES REGARDING PAYMENTS. THE LOAN OFFICER PROCESSED THE LOAN THROUGH AMERICAN HONDA AND DUE TO THEIR INCOMPETENCE, THEY NEGLECTED TO INCLUDE THEMSELVES ON…
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2009 HONDA CRV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE AND REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE LOCAL DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL DUE TO A DISCREPANCY IN THEIR FILES REGARDING PAYMENTS. THE LOAN OFFICER PROCESSED THE LOAN THROUGH AMERICAN HONDA AND DUE TO THEIR INCOMPETENCE, THEY NEGLECTED TO INCLUDE THEMSELVES ON THE TITLE WHICH WAS RECEIVED OVER SIX MONTHS AGO AND THE TITLE WAS MAILED TO PLEASANTVILLE, NY VS. PLEASANT VALLEY, NY. BY THEN, THE CONSUMER HAD RECEIVED A LOAN FROM HER LOCAL CREDIT UNION AND THE LOAN WITH AMERICAN HONDA WAS PAID IN FULL. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED SHE STILL OWES FOR ONE MONTH. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10431089
Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 2011
Power Train
2009 HOND CR-V. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE SENT CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE NEXT AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT IS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 1, 2011. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10431055
25,000 miles · Oct 4, 2011
Electrical SystemEquipment
THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN MULTIPLE MODEL YEARS FOR THE HONDA CRV. YOU CANNOT MAKE IT HAPPEN BY DOING SOMETHING AND YOU CAN GO WEEKS WITHOUT IT HAPPENING. AS YOU ARE DRIVING THE WARNING LETTERS TPMS LIGHT UP AND THE OWNER'S MANUAL TELLS YOU TO IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE DEALER IF THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER…
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THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN MULTIPLE MODEL YEARS FOR THE HONDA CRV. YOU CANNOT MAKE IT HAPPEN BY DOING SOMETHING AND YOU CAN GO WEEKS WITHOUT IT HAPPENING. AS YOU ARE DRIVING THE WARNING LETTERS TPMS LIGHT UP AND THE OWNER'S MANUAL TELLS YOU TO IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE DEALER IF THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES AND ALSO CONTACTED HONDA CASE # [XXX]. THE DEALER AND HONDA SAID THE PROBLEM IS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE WITH THE SYSTEM AND CANNOT BE CORRECTED. WHEN THE TPMS IS LIT THE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING SO YOU DO NOT KNOW IF A LOW PRESSURE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE TIRES IS PRESENT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10428439
23,000 miles · Sep 12, 2011
Air BagsCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DEER WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED TO SEE WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,000. UPDATED 10/12/11 UPDATED 3/30/12 *CN
NHTSA ODI #10424711
27,500 miles · Sep 6, 2011
Tires
MY HONDA CRV CAME WITH CONTINENTAL 225/65R17 102T TIRES, IT HAS 28000 MILES ON IT 2 YEARS 2 MOS LATER AND THE FRONT TIRES ARE COMPLETELY BALD. THE MECHANIC CHECKED MY ALIGNMENT, THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED, AND THEY ARE EVENLY WORN. I SEE THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND I THINK YOU NEED TO INVESTIGATE- NO ONE EXPE…
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MY HONDA CRV CAME WITH CONTINENTAL 225/65R17 102T TIRES, IT HAS 28000 MILES ON IT 2 YEARS 2 MOS LATER AND THE FRONT TIRES ARE COMPLETELY BALD. THE MECHANIC CHECKED MY ALIGNMENT, THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED, AND THEY ARE EVENLY WORN. I SEE THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND I THINK YOU NEED TO INVESTIGATE- NO ONE EXPECTS TO HAVE TO REPLACE TIRES SO QUICKLY AND IT IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10424017
24,000 miles · Sep 1, 2011
Tires
HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES AT LESS THAN 25K MILES. THE CAR WAS ALIGNED ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE HONDA CRV TIRES WERE CONTINENTAL 225-6557 4 X 4 CONTACT THESE TIRES SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO USED WITH A NEW PURCHASE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #10422942
24,700 miles · Aug 23, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
HONDA CRV 2009 THE EXHAUST PIPE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE IS DAMAGING THE TIRE AND THE SMELL IS ENTERING THE CABIN. THERE IS A SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER WHEN PARKING CAR AFTER DRIVING. THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRE HAD PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BELT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONDITION …
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HONDA CRV 2009 THE EXHAUST PIPE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE IS DAMAGING THE TIRE AND THE SMELL IS ENTERING THE CABIN. THERE IS A SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER WHEN PARKING CAR AFTER DRIVING. THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRE HAD PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BELT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONDITION CONTINUES ON THE NEW TIRE. SUGGEST WRAPPING THE EXHAUST PIPE WITH A LENGTH OF INSULATING TAPE TO PROTECT THE TIRE FROM HEAT DAMAGE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10421260
26,000 miles · Aug 16, 2011
Tires
MY HONDA CR-V IS 2 YEARS OLD-LESS THAN 30,000 MILES WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY CONTINENTAL TIRES THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE. TIRES ARE CONTINENTAL 4X4 CONTACTS-SIZE225/65R17. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10419748
Mileage unknown · Apr 5, 2011
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2009 HONDA CRV. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VSA SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE SWITCH AND VSA MODULATOR. HOWEVER, THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE TYPE OF GAS THE CONSUMER WAS PUTTING IN THE VEHICLE. *JB THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DES…
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2009 HONDA CRV. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VSA SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE SWITCH AND VSA MODULATOR. HOWEVER, THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE TYPE OF GAS THE CONSUMER WAS PUTTING IN THE VEHICLE. *JB THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER STATED THE VSA LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD NOT RESPOND. ALSO, THERE WAS A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AS WELL, AS THE FRONT TIRES. UPDATED 04/09/13 THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST REPAIR OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 16, 2009. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE SWITCH, AND THE BRAKE MODULATOR, THE VSA LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. AMERICAN HONDA'S RESPONSE WAS THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE VSA LIGHT ILLUMINATING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY. UPDATED 04/15/13
NHTSA ODI #10394922
Official recalls
12Mar 30, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame to corrode and possibly detach the rear trailing arm.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UE3.
Jun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
Jun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
May 16, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Apr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Jan 9, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
Aug 31, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Jun 29, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Honda CR-V vehicles which have had the passenger frontal air bag replaced. The air bag inflator repair kit may have been assembled by the supplier with an incorrect wire harness.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If an inflator with an incorrect wire harness is installed, the air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF9.
Jan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
May 24, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Feb 3, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Aug 4, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.
Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
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