The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V865000·Announced 2019-12-05

Honda Recalls 2019-2020 CR-V for Rear Subframe Bolt Defect

Honda is recalling 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles because improperly manufactured rear subframe bolts may loosen, allowing the subframe to separate and increasing crash risk.

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 (rear subframe separation) that can suddenly disable the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles due to a defect in the rear subframe bolts. The bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen over time, which allows the rear subframe to separate from the vehicle.

A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 358 vehicles.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CR-V
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
358

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.

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