2002 Honda CR-V recall: switch
American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on October 27, 2003. It covers about 76,988 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 76,988
- reported
- Oct 27, 2003
- owners notified
- Nov 3, 2003
- related complaints
- 95
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, metal particles in the key cylinder body could interfere with the interlock lever operation, making it possible to remove the ignition key without shifting the transmission to "park."
- Risk
- If the vehicle operator does not shift to "park" before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and test ignition switches for contamination interference. Any switches that fail the test will be repaired. Owner notification began on novenber 3, 2003. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 03V422000
Affected vehicles
- Honda CR-V 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 95 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 03V422000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Honda CR-V switch?
Yes. Recall 03V422000, reported on October 27, 2003, covers about 76,988 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V422000?
Dealers will inspect and test ignition switches for contamination interference. Any switches that fail the test will be repaired. Owner notification began on novenber 3, 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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