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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V486000 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | from 09/05/2005 to 07/28/2006 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||
| EA11004 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/11/2011 | Driver's Master Power Window Switch | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation as pe10-047 based on three vehicle owner's questionnaire reports alleging smoke and fire occurred inside the driver's door.the complainants reported that the master power window switch and, in some cases its wiring harness, had sustained heat related damage and required replacement.since opening the investigation, odi has received two additional reports.the reports provided by honda in response to odi's information request appear consistent with odi's vehicle owner's questionnaire reports. based on the information provided by honda in response to the pe10-047 and its ongoing analysis odi is opening this engineering analysis to further study the issue. | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ||||||
| PE10047 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 11/22/2010 | 04/15/2011 | Driver's Master Power Window Switch | ||
| This investigation was opened based on three vehicle owner's questionnaire reports alleging smoke and fire occurred inside of the driver's door.the complainants reported that the master power window switch and, in some cases its wiring harness, had sustained heat related damage and required replacement.since opening the investigation the office of defects investigation (odi) has received two additional reports.the reports provided by honda in response to odi's information request appear consistent with odi's vehicle owner's questionnaire reports. based on the information provided by honda in response to this preliminary evaluation and its ongoing analysis, the investigation will be upgraded to engineering analysis ea11-004 to further study the issue. | ||||||
| EA11004 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/11/2011 | Driver's Master Power Window Switch | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation as pe10-047 based on three vehicle owner's questionnaire reports alleging smoke and fire occurred inside the driver's door.the complainants reported that the master power window switch and, in some cases its wiring harness, had sustained heat related damage and required replacement.since opening the investigation, odi has received two additional reports.the reports provided by honda in response to odi's information request appear consistent with odi's vehicle owner's questionnaire reports. based on the information provided by honda in response to the pe10-047 and its ongoing analysis odi is opening this engineering analysis to further study the issue. | ||||||
| PE10047 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 11/22/2010 | Driver's Master Power Window Switch | |||
| The office of defects investigation has opened this investigation based on three vehicle owner's questionnaire reports alleging a fire occured in the driver's door related to the driver's master power window switch. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 04/06/2011 | 85000 | 1 | |
| T he drivers side sun visor started falling down obstructing vision. it falls regardless of speed condition of road of weather. it is a real safety hazard because it blocks the drivers vision. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low beam headlights stopped illuminating. a local mechanic inspected the vehicle but was unable to diagnose the failure. the low beam bulbs were replaced numerous times. the failure was not corrected. the contact had to use the high beams while driving at night. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000 and the approximated current mileage was 66,000. sm. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda crv. the contact stated the vehicle headlight failed. the vehicle low beam does not illuminate. the local mechanic inspected the vehicle but was unable to locate the failure. the low beam bulb was replaced numerous times. the failure was not corrected. the contact has to use the hight beam for night driving. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000 and the approximated current mileage was 66,000. li | |||
| 12/15/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 11v456000 (electrical system). prior to having the repair performed, the contact had not experienced a failure with the front drivers side window. after the repair, the contact attempted to partially close the front driver | |||
| 12/15/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. the contact stated the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v456000 (electrical system). prior to having the repair performed the contact had not experienced a failure with the front drivers side window. after the repair the contact attempted to partially close the front driver side window but it would automatically close completely. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. ds | |||
| 03/08/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda crv. the contact stated that the headlights would turn on and off while driving. the dealer advised the contact that the headlight failure could be caused by a failed switch or wires. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and the failure mileage was 60,000. kmj | |||
| 12/15/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. the contact stated the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v456000 (electrical system). prior to having the repair performed the contact had not experienced a failure with the front drivers side window. after the repair the contact attempted to partially close the front driver side window but it would automatically close completely. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. ds | |||
| 03/08/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda crv. the contact stated that the headlights would turn on and off while driving. the dealer advised the contact that the headlight failure could be caused by a failed switch or wires. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and the failure mileage was 60,000. kmj | |||
| 03/08/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda crv. the contact stated the vehicle headlights turn on, and off while driving. the dealer advised the contact that the headlight failure could be caused by a failed switch, or wires. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and the failure mileage was 60,000. li | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while parked, the front drivers window would not close when the automatic window control button was engaged. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. the technician stated that the automatic power window control switch would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 11v456000 (electrical system), that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 61,000. | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while parked, the front driver | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. while parked the drivers side window would not close when the automatic window control button was pressed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the technician stated the automatic power window control switch would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v456000 (electrical system) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 61,000. ds | |||
| 08/28/2011 | 56850 | ||
| Both sun visors fail to stay in position when pushed against the window. they drop down to nearly vertical position. this is a safety hazard as it obstructs the driver's view while driving. | |||
| 08/02/2011 | 74000 | ||
| The driver's side sun visor in my 2006 honda cr-v will not stay in the proper position. it has never stayed flush against the windshield, but rather sagged down about 1-2 inches; however, i just treated this as an annoyance previously. as of approximately two months ago, it started sagging even further when opened against the windshield, and now it no longer stays flush against the roof of the car either, or against the driver's side window if i have it rotated 90 degrees. it sags down several inches, no matter which direction it is turned or flipped. it impacts my visibility because it doesn't shield the sun properly, and it gets in my way, both physically, and by blocking more of my field of view than what is appropriate. i am not even tall--5'4. i purchased an extended warranty (8 years/120,000 miles) and am just shy of 80,000 miles now. i took the car to my local mechanic first, and they said the entire fixture needs replacement. then i called my local honda dealer to see if this was covered under warranty; they said, call honda and ask them. meanwhile, i asked what it would cost me to repair this out of pocket: $151 for the visor and $52 per hour for labor, so over $200, likely. i called honda, and a very unhelpful customer service person said the sun visor is classified as interior trim and therefore, not covered under warranty. i strongly disagree--this is a safety issue, not a cosmetic irregularity on the dashboard, or something equally inconsequential. | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 106000 | ||
| 2006 honda cr-v ex. driver's side sun visor will not stay up. dealer will not replace. is a safety issue because it obstructs vision. | |||
| 10/07/2010 | 35000 | ||
| Honda has a problem with sun visors in 2006 honda cr-vs. the sun visors sag down and obstruct the drivers vision causing safety issues. you are not able to see traffic lights or traffic signs when sun visors sag down. many owners have had these visors replaced by honda up to 4 and 5 times and each new visor fails within weeks or months. owners are reporting the problems in popular automotive forums on the web. the visors in my 2006 cr-v have been replaced 4 times and the 4th set just failed again. honda has no explaination each time. i am calling honda's corporate office today. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 12/08/2012 | 56471 | 1 | |
| Driver's side window is malfunctioning. it gets stuck in the upright position, thus not closing the window. several occasions, the window will stick and not disengage to roll back down. the vehicle was taken into to honda with the recall notice. the advisor did not read recall notice and told me that the window would be sealed. two hours later, the window was stick stuck in the upright position not fixed. 12/15/2012, took the vehicle back into honda. i told the attendant that the master power switch needs to be repaired or replaced due to the recall. the window is still malfunctioning. the advisor then said it is a motor problem, and disregarded the recall notice. i said i will call american honda for more information. the repair has not been made. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 02/18/2007 | 26400 | 1 | 01/04/2006 |
| I have a 2006 honda crv, bought new from leesburg honda. on feb 18,2007 i left car in their repair shop because windshield wipers stopped working. feb 20 i picked up car, no repair made. they claim it needs a new wiper transmission, that none are available for now, and that it is not a warranty item. i think it should be a warranty item & called honda to complain and was given case # n012007-02-2100228. from local and national honda i still do not have a date for repair or a decision as to why it was turned down for warranty claim. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 01/14/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the sun visor would not remain secured in an upright position. the contact did not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection but she did purchase a replacement visor and repaired the vehicle herself. the failure later recurred. the manufacturer was notified but did not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 40,000. | |||
| 01/14/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the sun visor would not remain secured in an upright position. the contact did not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection but she did purchase a replacement visor and repaired the vehicle herself. the failure later recurred. the manufacturer was notified but did not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 40,000. kmj | |||
| 01/14/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda crv. the contact stated that the sun visor fell down while she was driving. the contact did not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection but she brought a replacement visor and repaired it herself. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified but did not provide no assistance. the failure mileage was 40,000. ap | |||
| 11/22/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 honda cr-v. the contact attempted to roll the front driver sides window down but it failed to open. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 110,000. the vin was unavailable. rvk | |||
| 11/22/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 honda crv. the contact stated that she attempted to roll the front driver side window down but it failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 110,000. the vin was unavailable. ap | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 99700 | ||
| I was driving and pulled down my sun visor as the sun was in my eyes. when i went to return it to position it kept falling down into my view of the road. i had just started a 1500 mile trip and it turned into a real safety hazard as it kept falling down blocking my view. | |||