HONDA CR-V 2019: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V383000

Make Model Year
HONDA CR-V 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-07-08 2019-05-21 2019-05-22

Production Dates: 2018-10-03 - 2019-04-02

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R4S

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 161252

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Honda "American Honda Motor Co." is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to deploy without warning.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury. An uncommanded deployment of the driver's air bag also increases the risk of injury and a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the steering wheel core and replace clockspring and the harnesses within, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R4S.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.