2002 Honda CR-V Recalls

Learn What to Do if Your CR-V Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Honda, so if you own a 2002 CR-V take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Honda to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page

Recent 2002 CR-V Recalls

• AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Recall for 2002 HONDA CR-V

  • Recall Announced JUNE 07 2004
  • NHTSA Reference #04V255000
  • Number Affected 130,617

  Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, the wire harness of the driver's front air bag was incorrectly wired.

  Consequence: In the event of a crash, the air bag inflation rate would be incorrect, which could increase the risk of injury to the driver.

  Fix: Dealers will repair the wiring. Owner notification began on June 16, 2004. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V255000 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Recall for 2002 HONDA CR-V

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 27 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03V422000
  • Number Affected 76,988

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and test ignition switches for contamination interference. Any switches that fail the test will be repaired. Owner notification began on novenber 3, 2003. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V422000 »

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Recall for 2002 HONDA CR-V

  • Recall Announced JULY 29 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03V274000
  • Number Affected 247,019

  Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, excessive corrosion of the shift cable linkage could prevent the driver from shifting the automatic transmission into park.

  Consequence: If the vehicle operator fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur. Dealers will inspect the shift cable linkage for corrosion. If corrosion causes binding, they will replace the shift cable.

  Fix: Dealers will also install a new corrosion-resistant control pin. Owner notification began on August 19, 2003. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V274000 »

• SEATS Recall for 2002 HONDA CR-V

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 17 2002
  • NHTSA Reference #02V251000
  • Number Affected 2

  Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, the front seat anchorage nut strength is insufficient because the nuts were installed improperly.

  Consequence: If a collision occurred, the seat anchorage would not withstand the force, and the front seat occupants would not be restrained properly.

  Fix: Telephone calls were made to each owner and the vehicles have been replaced.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #02V251000 »

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Recall for 2002 HONDA CR-V

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 26 2001
  • NHTSA Reference #01V351000
  • Number Affected 6,744

  Summary: Vehicle description: Sport utility vehicles equipped with automatic seat belt pretensions. The Cr-V is equipped with two seat belt pretensioners - retractor and buckle - in both the driver and front passenger seating positions. Some buckle pretensioners use a part that restricts the full motion of the mechanism.

  Consequence: If these pretensioners activate in a crash, the seat belt could unlatch, leaving the front seat occupants unrestrained.

  Fix: Dealers will repair both front seat belt buckle pretensioners. Customers will be provided with a rental car. Owners were originally contacted on November 14, 2001. A followup owner notification letter is being mailed during December 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V351000 »