The defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles. Moisture may enter the driver side power window master switch, causing the switch to fail or melt.
The risk
If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window master switch and inspect the wiring harness for damage, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is P9D.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | 2002 | 515 | 15 |
| Honda CR-V | 2003 | 468 | 13 |
| Honda CR-V | 2004 | 501 | 12 |
| Honda CR-V | 2005 | 479 | 12 |
| Honda CR-V | 2006 | 398 | 12 |
Other visibility recalls in 2020
17 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the visibility; Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) filed 245 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020