Recalls
Honda CR-V: 03V422000
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Summary:
Metal particles in the key cylinder body could interfere with the interlock lever operation, which makes it possible to remove the key from the ignition without shifting into "Park." This may cause the vehicle to roll away. Dealers will inspect and test ignition switches for contamination interference and repair them if necessary.
Model Year(s): 2002
Mfr's Report Date:
November 3, 2003
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V422000
NHTSA Action Number: EA03018
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Potential Number of Units Affected: 76988
Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, METAL PARTICLES IN THE KEY CYLINDER BODY COULD INTERFERE WITH THE INTERLOCK LEVER OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TEST IGNITION SWITCHES FOR CONTAMINATION INTERFERENCE. ANY SWITCHES THAT FAIL THE TEST WILL BE REPAIRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration