NHTSA recall 03V-422 (03V422000)

electrical system recall reported October 27, 2003 - about 76,988 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V422000
Also written as: 03V-422
Reported: October 27, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~76,988
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, METAL PARTICLES IN THE KEY CYLINDER BODY COULD INTERFERE WITH THE INTERLOCK LEVER OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."

Why it is dangerous

IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TEST IGNITION SWITCHES FOR CONTAMINATION INTERFERENCE. ANY SWITCHES THAT FAIL THE TEST WILL BE REPAIRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVENBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-422 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda CR-V - 2002

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