The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V380000·Announced 2022-05-26

Honda Recalls 2020 CR-V Vehicles for Fuel Tank Clip Defect

Honda is recalling 2020 CR-V vehicles because a fuel tank clip may detach, causing inaccurate fuel gauge readings and potential stalling.

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 (vehicle stalling leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the clip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly. This issue may cause the clip to detach, which can result in an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.

An inaccurate fuel gauge may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly run out of fuel and stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The corrective action involves dealers replacing the fuel tank free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 5, 2022.

Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information. Honda's number for this recall is RCB. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CR-V
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
212

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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