Honda is recalling almost 270,000 CRV passenger cars that may burn up even while parked in your garage. This Honda recall is very serious. Turns out there is a power window switch that can fail or melt and if it does then it could ignite and start a fire. The danger is so severe that Honda is saying don't drive your Honda CR-V until the defect is fixed.
| Vehicle Make / Model: |
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Model Year(s): |
| HONDA CR-V
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2002-2006 |
| Manufacturer:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Report Receipt Date: OCT 05, 2012 |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
12V486000
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NHTSA Action Number:
EA11004
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 268,655
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| 2006 Honda CR-V Recalled for self igniting fire danger |
Summary:
Honda
is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles,
manufactured from February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006. The
driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.
Consequence:
If
the switch fails, it could overheat, smoke, and cause a fire. A switch
failure, and a fire, could occur even if the vehicle is not in use. As
a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the recall
repair has been performed.
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