Honda recalls more than 560,000 older CRVs in 22 cold weather states due to possible corrosion
Over a half million older Honda CR-Vs sold or registered in twenty-two cold weather states, plus Washington D.C., could have corroded frames, Honda said in a U.S. National Highway Safety Administration recall report.
The recall covers what are known as the “salt belt” states, where a salt treatment is applied to roadways to combat ice. If the car is driven through puddles and flooded areas, the de-icing salt can accumulate on the car’s rear frame and cause it to corrode over time, Honda said.
The trailing arm, which connects the car’s axle to the chassis, could potentially fall off and cause a crash, according to the report.
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Recalled vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Honda CR-V
A total of 563,711 vehicles are being pulled, but only about 1% of them are expected to have corroded frames, Honda said. Sixty-one customer complaints in the U.S. have been fielded since 2018, but the Japanese automaker said it was not aware of any fatalities or injuries related to the issue.
Honda said it would provide owners with either a free repair, or an offer to repurchase the vehicle if it’s beyond repair. Owners can expect to receive notification letters on May 8, according to the report.
States impacted by recall
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Washington D.C.
- Wisconsin