Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's door latch mechanism may become loose if you use the door handle while the door lock is activated, causing the door to not close properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the door doesn't latch, it could open while you're driving or in a crash, putting you and your passengers at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Honda will fix this for free by replacing the front door latch assembly and, for CR-V owners, the interior front door handle, at a dealership near you, starting August 16, 2012.
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Original — What Happened
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable connecting the interior door handle to the door latch mechanism may become loose and move out of position. There is a possibility that the cable can move far enough out of position to prevent the door from properly latching.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the door is not fully latched, the door may open while driving or in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front door latch assemblies in the affected vehicles, free of charge. Additionally, the interior front door handles in certain Honda CR-Vs will also be replaced, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, August 16, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
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