Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V486000 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | from 09/30/2002 to 09/04/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 268655 | ODI | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 10/05/2012 | 10/05/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the switches, as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, november 2, 2012. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda's campaign recall number is s61. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 06-009 | 02/05/2008 | 10024565 | Warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers srs. csc was received. *nj | 04/24/2008 | |
| 1105 | 11/16/2005 | 10018257 | Accessory power socket inoperative. *tt | 12/19/2005 | |
| 07012005 | 07/01/2005 | 10018021 | Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. honda service news. *tt | 12/13/2005 | |
| 05006 | 02/25/2005 | 10017631 | Diagnostic trouble code p1298 is stored in the ecm/pcm. *tt | 11/14/2005 | |
| 405 | 04/16/2005 | 10016353 | Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r. *tt | 09/08/2005 | |
| 205 | 02/16/2005 | 10015291 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2646, p2647, p2649 or p1009. *tt | 07/13/2005 | |
| 01162005 | 01/16/2005 | 10014746 | Bank 1 too lean. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 04001 | 01/23/2004 | 10011101 | Rear ceiling light flickers. *tt | 12/29/2004 | |
| 02012004 | 02/01/2004 | 10009144 | Clean modulator pump motor ground for diagnostic trouble code 51/53. honda. servicenews. *tt | 09/13/2004 | |
| 01012004 | 01/01/2004 | 10009067 | Update replacement control unit/module software. honda. servicenews. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| 404 | 04/16/2004 | 10009053 | Reading srs diagnostic trouble codes. honda. tech line summary. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| 04008 | 05/06/2005 | 04008 | 10008369 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on with diagnostic trouble code p0122. *mj | 07/29/2004 |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005928 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, or 24 after repairs. honda october tech line information. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005933 | Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005881 | Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda servicenews. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005932 | Srs diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. honda october tech line information. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 303 | 03/16/2003 | 10001832 | Troubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (abs) or traction control system (tcs) diagnostic trouble codes. *tt | 07/22/2003 | |
| 020103 | 02/01/2003 | 10001810 | Erratic gauges or odd odometer display. reset the gauge control module. *tt *jb | 07/18/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 603 | 06/16/2003 | 10003203 | Battery dies while towing with a motorhome. *tt | 10/10/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 603 | 06/16/2003 | 10003204 | A condition may exist where the ignition key gets warm. *tt | 10/10/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 05012004 | 05/01/2004 | 10013987 | Clicking or ratcheting noise on hard right turns. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| 404 | 04/16/2004 | 10009051 | Clicking, ratching noise on hard right turns. honda. tech line summary. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 04064 | 11/09/2004 | 10013617 | Glove box light stays on. *eh | 04/22/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||||||
| EA11012 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 09/12/2011 | 09/17/2012 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating | 12V136000 | |
| This investigation was prompted by preliminary evaluation (pe) 11-017, and was based on reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped illuminating simultaneously.some complainants also reported that the combination switch (switch) that controls the headlights and turn signals, and/or its electrical wiring harness connector were damaged by overheating.odi's pe information request letter asked honda for certain data on model years (my) 2002-2006 cr-v, 2003-2008 pilot, 2003-2008 element, 2001-2005 civic, and 2000-2001 s 2000 vehicles.analysis of complaint and honda data show that a complete low beam headlight circuit failure occurs in models with 2-bulb headlight systems (i.e., a single bulb on each side for high and low beam).models with 2-bulb systems include my 2002-2004 cr-v, 2003-2005 pilot, 2001-2003 civic, and 2003-2008 element.models with 4-bulb headlight systems (i.e., two bulbs on each side, one for high and one for low beam) have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism as the 2-bulb system.my 2000-2001 s 2000 models with 2-bulb high intensity discharge headlights also have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism.honda introduced the 4-bulb headlight system in cr-v in my 2005, in pilot in my 2006, and in civic in my 2004.on march 29, 2012 honda submitted a defect information report (dir) to recall 554,428 vehicles, including my 2002-2004 cr-v and my 2003 pilot.in the dir, honda stated that tension from the combination switch wiring harness to the electrical terminal for the low beam headlight circuit could cause a small amount of motion as the combination switch was operated.this motion, over time, can wear the surface of the terminal creating copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, which may cause the terminal to melt within the harness connector.odi continued its investigation, and on august 31, 2012 honda submitted another dir to recall an additional 820,789 vehicles.this report included the my 2002 civic vehicles which were not subject to a prior safety recall (04v-086) for headlights, all of my 2003 civic, and my 2004-2005 pilot.honda's dir advised that operation of the turn signal switch lever at high speed and/or with heavy force can cause movement between the combination switch body and the sub-harness wiring connector.this can cause wear and continued movement can create copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, and potentially causing the terminal to melt within the harness connector. please see both dirs at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/ under safety recall 12v-136 for complete details.honda also provided additional information on the element model, stating that it was not recalled due to it's very low failure rate.honda sold 301,497 element vehicles in the united states and received 17 reports, while odi received one report (see voq 10395219).honda's technical explanation for the low rate, which was submitted under request for confidentiality, is that the headlight switch, as installed in the element, reacts differently to the forces applied to it as compared to the recalled models.see attachment for additional information. | ||||||
| PE11017 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/29/2011 | 09/23/2011 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Working | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 12 reports from consumers alleging the low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously.several of the complainants reported that the headlight switch and/or its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the low beam headlight circuit, and also reported that the switch and/or the wire harness connector were damaged from overheating.based on information provided by honda in response to odi's preliminary evaluation information request, odi is upgrading the investigation to ea11-012. | ||||||
| EA11012 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 09/12/2011 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Working | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation as preliminary evaluation (pe) 11-017 based on 12 reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously.several of the complainants reported that the headlight switch and/or its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the low beam headlight circuit, and also reported that the switch and/or the wire harness connector were damaged from overheating.based on information provided by honda in response to odi's pe information request letter, odi is upgrading the investigation to an engineering analysis. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 55000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a traffic stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted after several minutes. the contact also stated that the ignition switch interlock failed, causing the failure. in addition, the keyless remote failed to unlock the doors and the check engine light illuminated sporadically. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 55,000. kmj | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda crv. the contact stated the ignition switch interlock was inoperable. this causes the vehicle engine to not start. after stopping at a stop light the vehicle stalled but restarted after ten seconds. all four door locks was also inoperable when using the key less entry the doors only open manually. the check engine light also illuminates stating the oxygen sensor has failed. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 55,000. mw | |||
| 11/27/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle it made an electrical sizling noise and when the key was pulled out of the ignition it was very hot.the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle had not been diagnosed by a mechanic. the manufacturer had not been notified. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage 50,000 and the current mileage was 114,000. | |||
| 11/27/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle it made an electrical sizling noise and when the key was pulled out of the ignition it was very hot.the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle had not been diagnosed by a mechanic. the manufacturer had not been notified. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage 50,000 and the current mileage was 114,000. pmb | |||
| 11/27/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact stated that when she started her vehicle it made an electrical sizling noise. when the key was pulled out of the ignition it was very hot.the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle had not been diagnosed by a mechanic. the manufacturer had not been notified. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage 50,000 and the current mileage was 114,000. dt | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 103725 | 1 | |
| The low beam lights stop to work simultaneously while the high beam and parking lights are fully functional. *tr | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 103725 | ||
| The low beam lights stop to work simultaneously while the high beam and parking lights are fully functional. | |||
| 07/04/2012 | 162000 | 1 | |
| Low beam headlights became inoperative. burning/melting and oxidation at turn/headlight switch and cable harness connector. *tr | |||
| 07/04/2012 | 162000 | ||
| Low beam headlights became inoperative. burning/melting and oxidation at turn/headlight switch and cable harness connector. | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after seven attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed the ignition needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v364000 (electrical system:ignition) the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 127,000 and the current mileage was 128,000. | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after seven attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed the ignition needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v364000 (electrical system:ignition) the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 127,000 and the current mileage was 128,000. kmj | |||
| 10/25/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Both low beam headlights failed/shut off simultaneusly during night driving requiring that we pull off the road. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Both headlight low beams failed while driving, found cause to be melted electrical wires and connection at headlight switch. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Headlight switch and wiring harness damaged by overheating/melting on 2003 honda crv, | |||
| 03/20/2011 | 97500 | ||
| Vehicle would not start at all, then left it for 2 hours and came back and it started. then 2 months later it is starting fine, but stalling quite often while driving. it will sometimes cut out and then recover and keep going (the check engine light comes on when it cuts out, but goes out again when it keeps going) other times it stalls. the check engine light comes on when it stalls but everything else still works (radio, lights). it has stalled on the highway at 65-70 mph, in the city at 40 mph, also slowing to take a turn. this started out only stalling once in a few days. it is now stalling several times in a day. i don't drive it that far anymore, but i still have to drive it because the garage does not find anything wrong. there were no codes, and they could find nothing. i don't know for sure what is happening with it, but reading the forums it sounds like it might be the ignition switch. | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Both low beam headlamps go out. hi-beam lamps still work. the problem is the contacts on the dimmer switch corrode; there have also been reports of scorched connectors - meaning the possibility of fire. to access the switch you have to remove the steering column cover and then locate the dimmer/turn signal wiring harness. most consumers would not know how nor be able to do this. this is extremely dangerous. it has been reported many times on internet blogs. | |||
| 11/24/2010 | 68298 | ||
| Both low beam headlights stopped working at the same time. took car to dealer, they replaced wire plug at head light switch and replaced head light switch. they said plastic part had melted. | |||
| 03/05/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Had trouble also with the remote, unable to unlock doors, had to replace sensor at my expense in order to work. 2003 crv honda | |||
| 05/07/2007 | 38700 | 1 | |
| I reported a driver's door rattle very early on (during the warranty period), but no source was found. on 5/09/07 (37,792 miles) the driver's door lock/unlock became inoperable, and i could not lock/unlock the door with the remote control; i could not enter or leave the car by using the remote. an actuator was replaced at my expense ($161.61). on 07/30/09 (48,565 miles) the same driver's window came off its track, and the track had to be reinstalled at my expense ($90.00) now i read that a different honda model has been recalled with what seems to be my same problem. all services have been performed by the same authorized honda dealer. perhaps there is connection between the problems. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2009 | 114000 | 1 | |
| Ignition key failed to start car, towed tohonda deale.faulty tumblers (2003 crv honda). new key /kit ignition ordered,$561.l5 your article suggest a partial repair under $l50. available. gouged? *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 06/09/2009 | 59360 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. while driving at an unknown speed, another motorist informed the contact that both of the brake lights were not working on his vehicle. the contact inspected and noticed that the bulb was in working condition. he also checked the fuses, but the brake lights still did not function correctly. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. the manufacturer advised him to check the fuse. the current mileage was 59,376 and failure mileage was approximately 59,360. updated 06/24/09. *lj the consumer requested to cancel the complaint. updated | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 08/13/2006 | 46848 | 1 | 06/21/2003 |
| My 2003 honda crv ex sustained over $2700 in damage as a result of the following: after pulling into the driveway and turning off the car,i removed the key from the ignition,and exited ,thinking the transmission was in park. it was not in park,it was still in drive. the ignition switch interlock failed! the car rolled backwards on the driveway, striking and damaging a fence and narrowly missing a group of teenagers as it rolled into the street. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/10/2005 | 10000 | 2 | |
| Consumer complained about an engine. problem. vehicle began leaking oil, and caught on fire under the hood. vehicle was towed to the dealer, and was told by the dealer that repairs would be paid by the consumer. *ak | |||