2023 Honda Accord and CR-V Hybrid eCVT Generator Rotor Recall

August 22, 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: 2023		*Model Year End: 2023	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: SUV
*Model:　CR-V Hybrid			Powertrain: Hybrid Electric

*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 12/8/2022		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on supplier and manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 4/25/2023
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*Model Year Start: 2023		*Model Year End: 2023	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: 4-Door
*Model:　Accord Hybrid			Powertrain: Hybrid Electric
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 1/31/2023		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on supplier and manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 4/13/2023
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Number potentially involved: 19

Estimated percentage of involved with defect: 100%

Defect / Noncompliance Description

*Describe the defect or noncompliance:
Due to improper manufacturing, the electronic transmission’s generator resolver cover may have been broken during the assembly process. The broken pieces potentially can cut the resolver wires during vehicle operation, resulting in a loss of engine power.

*Describe the safety risk:
The engine potentially can lose power during vehicle operation. If the vehicle loses power, the driver may be unable to restart and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Describe the cause:
The generator resolver cover was installed out of sequence during the manufacturing process.

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 e-CVT transmission.

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

Identify the Recall Schedule

Describe the recall schedule for notifications:
Dealer notification is scheduled to being and end on or about 8/18/2023. Owner notification is scheduled to begin and end on or about 10/11/2023.

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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