Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
- Component
- Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Vehicles affected
- 106,030
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-12-13
- Owners notified
- 2024-01-29
Defect description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a crash.
Safety risk
An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FGB.