2020-2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid 12-Volt Battery Cable Recall

December 20, 2023

*This document features select information from the “Part 573 Safety Recall Report” submitted by Honda to NHTSA. The full document may be viewed on the NHTSA website.

Vehicle Information

*Model Year Start: 2020		*Model Year End: 2022	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: SUV
*Model:　CR-V Hybrid			Powertrain: Hybrid Electric
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 8/8/2019		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 6/9/2022
VIN Range	Begin:
☐Not Sequential VINs	End:

Number potentially involved: 106,030

Estimated percentage of involved with defect: 1%

Defect / Noncompliance Description

*Describe the defect or noncompliance:
The 12-volt battery cables routed outside of the body frame do not contain a fuse on the power circuit.

*Describe the safety risk:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash to the left front fender area under certain circumstances, a short circuit to the power circuit can occur and the battery cable can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire and/or injury.

Describe the cause:
In certain crashes, the vehicle may be susceptible to a short circuit due to the 12-volt battery cables being routed outside of the body frame and without a fuse on the circuit.

Identify the Remedy

Describe the defect / noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacturer’s plan for reimbursement:
Registered owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer. The dealer will replace the battery cable with an improved part.

Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense may be eligible for
reimbursement, in accord with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA.

Describe what distinguishes the remedy component from the recalled component:
The remedy components contain a 100A fuse.

Identify the Recall Schedule

Describe the recall schedule for notifications:
Dealer notification is scheduled to begin and end on or about 12/14/2023. Owner notification is scheduled to begin and end on or about 1/29/2024.

Where Concerned Owners Can Seek More Information

Owners can determine if their specific vehicles are included in the recall by visiting www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (888) 234-2138.

Media Inquiries

Chris_Martin@na.honda.com

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