The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V768000·Announced 2020-12-10

Honda Recalls 2002-2006 CR-V Vehicles Due to Power Window Switch Fire Risk

Honda is recalling 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles because moisture in the driver-side power window switch may cause it to overheat, smoke, or catch 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 an electrical system defect that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' severity involving significant injury or property-damage reports/risks.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the driver-side power window master switch where moisture may enter the component, causing it to fail or melt.

If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire. The recall covers 268,655 vehicles.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window master switch and inspect the wiring harness for damage, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2021. 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
268,655

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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