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1998-1999 Honda CR-V recall: interior/under dash

American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on October 19, 1999. It covers about 100,891 vehicles.

vehicles affected
100,891
reported
Oct 19, 1999
owners notified
Nov 4, 1999
related complaints
65

Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An improperly routed under dash wire harness could be damaged by contact with the brake light switch, possibly resulting in a blown fuse. If this occurs, operation of a critical component can be lost, including windshield wipers, headlights, turn signal and hazard lamps, tail lamps, the anti-locking function of the brakes, and battery charging system.
Risk
A sudden, unexpected loss of lighting or a failure of the windshield wipers in bad weather, could be hazardous increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a 70mm protective, corrugated plastic tube over the wire harness, in the area of the brake stop switch. If any wire or wires are damaged, they will be repaired.

Recall number 99V282000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 65 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 99V282000

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Honda CR-V interior/under dash?

Yes. Recall 99V282000, reported on October 19, 1999, covers about 100,891 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V282000?

Dealers will install a 70mm protective, corrugated plastic tube over the wire harness, in the area of the brake stop switch. If any wire or wires are damaged, they will be repaired.

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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