Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Honda is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles because the front passenger seat back frame may not be properly welded, which could cause it to fail in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat back position fails, you could be at a higher risk of injury if you're sitting in the front passenger seat during a crash.
Free Fix
Honda will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly at no cost to you, and you should contact them at 1-888-234-2138 or wait for the notification letter they mailed on March 27, 2023, with recall number 6PK.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles. The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6PK.
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