The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·11V004000·Announced 2011-01-06

Honda Recalls 2010 Accord and CR-V for Wiring Harness Defect

Honda is recalling 2010 Accord and CR-V vehicles because a wiring harness connector may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (engine stall increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2010 Honda Accord and CR-V vehicles. The recall addresses a potential failure with the engine wiring harness connector.

This defect may cause intermittent spark firing or cause the engine to stall. An engine stall will increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the ignition wiring harness connector free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before January 24, 2011. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA ACCORD, CR-V
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Category
Vehicle — Sedan / SUV
Hazard
Affected units
2,277

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • ACCORD
  • CR-V

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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