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2002 HONDA CR-V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #12V486000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your Honda CR-V (2002-2006) may have a faulty power window switch on the driver's side. This switch controls the power windows and could overheat and melt.
Risk if Unfixed
If the switch fails, it could catch fire, even if your vehicle is not in use. This could cause a serious fire hazard.
Free Fix
Honda will contact you to schedule a free repair. Dealers will inspect and replace the switch, if necessary, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Moderate #03V422000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
What Happened
There's a chance that tiny metal particles in the key cylinder of your vehicle could interfere with the ignition switch, making it possible to remove the key without shifting into park.
Risk if Unfixed
If you remove the key without shifting into park and not engaging the parking brake, your vehicle could roll away and you could be in a crash.
Free Fix
Honda will inspect and repair your ignition switch for free if it's not working properly. Simply contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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