2002-2006 Honda CR-V recall: power window devices and controls

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on October 5, 2012. It covers about 268,655 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 268,655
reported: Oct 5, 2012
owners notified: Nov 2, 2012
related complaints: 117

Visibility: power window devices and controls

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 12V486000

Affected vehicles

Honda CR-V 2002-2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 117 complaints about visibility problems.

2003 Honda CR-V 2004 Honda CR-V 2005 Honda CR-V 2006 Honda CR-V

Questions about recall 12V486000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2006 Honda CR-V power window devices and controls?

Yes. Recall 12V486000, reported on October 5, 2012, covers about 268,655 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V486000?

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.

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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