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May 21, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V383000
Steering Wheel may Damage Air Bag Wiring
In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury. An uncommanded deployment of the driver’s air bag also increases the risk of injury and a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V383
Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components STEERING, AIR BAGS, COMMUNICATIONS
Potential Number of Units Affected 118,598
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver’s air bag or causing it to deploy without warning.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the steering wheel core and replace clockspring and the harnesses within, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s number for this recall is R4S.
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.safercar.gov.
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