NHTSA recall 23V-228 (23V228000)
structure recall reported March 30, 2023 - about 616,128 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V228000
- Also written as
- 23V-228
- Manufacturer number
- UE3
- Reported
- March 30, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~616,128
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame to corrode and possibly detach the rear trailing arm.
Why it is dangerous
A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UE3.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-228 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.