Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): 2007-2011 CR-V Recalled for Rear Trailing Arm Detachment Due to Corrosion

Agency Publication Date: March 30, 2023

Summary

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling approximately 616,128 model year 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold or ever registered in specific salt-belt states. In these regions, road salt can accumulate on the vehicle's frame, causing it to corrode. This severe corrosion can lead to the rear trailing arm detaching from the vehicle frame. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and either install a support brace, repair the frame, or in some cases of extreme damage, offer to repurchase the vehicle entirely.

Risk

If the rear trailing arm detaches from the vehicle frame, it can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control. This significantly increases the risk of a crash and potential injury to occupants or others on the road.

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is a 2007-2011 Honda CR-V that has been registered or driven in CT, DE, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV, D.C., or WI.
Contact an authorized Honda dealer to schedule a free inspection of your vehicle's rear frame.
Depending on the inspection results, allow the dealer to install a support brace or perform necessary frame repairs at no cost to you.
If the corrosion is too severe to be safely repaired, discuss the vehicle repurchase offer with your Honda dealer.
For more information, contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 and reference recall number UE3.
For additional questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Inspection and installation of support brace or frame repair.

How to: Take the vehicle to a Honda dealer for a free inspection and repair of the rear frame.

Option 2: Full Refund

Vehicle repurchase offer.

How to: If the frame is too corroded to repair, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle from the owner.

Affected Products

Product: 2007-2011 Honda CR-V

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V228000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Sold By: Authorized Honda Dealers

Units Affected: 616,128 vehicles(6162% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: May 22, 2023

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.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: 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, District of Columbia, Wisconsin

Manufacturer Recall #: UE3

Agency Last Updated: May 28, 2024

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is a 2007-2011 Honda CR-V that has been registered or driven in CT, DE, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV, D.C., or WI.

Contact an authorized Honda dealer to schedule a free inspection of your vehicle's rear frame.

Depending on the inspection results, allow the dealer to install a support brace or perform necessary frame repairs at no cost to you.

If the corrosion is too severe to be safely repaired, discuss the vehicle repurchase offer with your Honda dealer.

For more information, contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 and reference recall number UE3.

For additional questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Inspection and installation of support brace or frame repair.

How to: Take the vehicle to a Honda dealer for a free inspection and repair of the rear frame.

Option 2: Full Refund

Vehicle repurchase offer.

How to: If the frame is too corroded to repair, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle from the owner.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V228000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Sold By: Authorized Honda Dealers

Units Affected: 616,128 vehicles(6162% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: May 22, 2023

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.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer Recall #: UE3

Agency Last Updated: May 28, 2024