2002-2003 Honda CR-V recall: automatic transmission

American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on July 29, 2003. It covers about 247,019 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 247,019
reported: Jul 29, 2003
owners notified: Aug 19, 2003
related complaints: 47

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, excessive corrosion of the shift cable linkage could prevent the driver from shifting the automatic transmission into park.
Risk: If the vehicle operator fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur. Dealers will inspect the shift cable linkage for corrosion. If corrosion causes binding, they will replace the shift cable.
Remedy: Dealers will also install a new corrosion-resistant control pin. Owner notification began on august 19, 2003. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

Recall number 03V274000

Affected vehicles

Honda CR-V 2002-2003 2002 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 47 complaints about transmission problems.

2002 Honda CR-V 2003 Honda CR-V

Questions about recall 03V274000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Honda CR-V automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 03V274000, reported on July 29, 2003, covers about 247,019 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V274000?

Dealers will also install a new corrosion-resistant control pin. Owner notification began on august 19, 2003. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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