KF6 – Safety Recall: 2015–16 CR-V Replacement Engine Short Block Out of Specification – 2015-2016 Honda CR-V

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V305

Manufacturer  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected  16

Summary

Replacement Engine Assembled with Wrong Pistons

The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Summary:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine.

The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine’s performance.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin June 5, 2017.

Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Honda’s number for this recall is KF6.

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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