NHTSA recall 11V-004 (11V004000)

electrical system recall reported January 6, 2011 - about 2,277 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 11V004000
Also written as: 11V-004
Reported: January 6, 2011
Vehicles affected: ~2,277
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 HONDA ACCORD AND CR-V VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MAY CAUSE INTERMITTENT SPARK FIRING OR THE ENGINE TO STALL.

Why it is dangerous

AN ENGINE STALL WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE IGNITION WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY 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 11V-004 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Honda Accord - 2010

Honda CR-V - 2010

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.