Honda CR-V (2012): Equipment
Recall 12V501000 · Oct 16, 2012 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
264
vehicles affected
264
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V501000
- Date
- Oct 16, 2012
- Maker
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Units affected
- 264
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 CR-V, equipped with the LX trim level and manufactured from August 30, 2012, to August 31, 2012. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." The incorrect values for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Gross Axle Weight Rating front and rear, tire size, and rim size were specified on the safety certification label.
What can happen
A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will apply the corrective label free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V501000?
1 model: Honda CR-V (2012), about 264 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V501000?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will apply the corrective label free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
What can happen?
A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.