NHTSA recall 12V-486 (12V486000)
electrical system recall reported October 5, 2012 - about 268,655 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V486000
- Also written as
- 12V-486
- Manufacturer number
- S61
- Reported
- October 5, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~268,655
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the switches, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 2, 2012. 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 12V-486 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.