The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V501000·Announced 2012-10-16

Honda Recalls 2012 CR-V LX Models for Incorrect Safety Certification Labels

Honda is recalling 264 model year 2012 CR-V LX vehicles manufactured in late August 2012 because the safety certification labels contain incorrect weight and tire specifications.

What this means for you

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 (tire failure leading to crash) where no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2012 CR-V vehicles equipped with the LX trim level. The affected vehicles were manufactured between August 30, 2012, and August 31, 2012. A total of 264 vehicles are included in this recall campaign.

The recall is issued because these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Specifically, the safety certification labels on these vehicles specify incorrect values for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Gross Axle Weight Rating (front and rear), tire size, and rim size.

A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will apply the corrective label free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. 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 CR-V
Brand
HONDA
Affected units
264

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 (1)

  • CR-V

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.