The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V121000·Announced 2015-03-02

Honda Recalls 2014-2015 Accord and CR-V for Engine Defect

Honda is recalling specific 2014-2015 Accord and CR-V vehicles due to improperly torqued engine bolts that may cause power loss, oil leaks, or fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly torqued engine bolts) that poses a risk of fire and vehicle stall, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured between July 29, 2014, and July 31, 2014; 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured between August 14, 2014, and January 30, 2015; and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured between September 9, 2014, and February 6, 2015. The recall involves 137 vehicles.

The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts. This defect can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil. Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the engine leaks oil near hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's recall numbers are JP2 for Accord models and JP3 for CR-V models. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA ACCORD, CR-V
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Engine
Hazard
Affected units
137

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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