NHTSA recall 17V-305 (17V305000)
engine recall reported May 4, 2017 - about 16 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V305000
- Also written as
- 17V-305
- Manufacturer number
- KF6
- Reported
- May 4, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~16
- Component
- engine
What is being recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.
Why it is dangerous
The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF6.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-305 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.