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Vehicle Make / Model: HONDA / CR-V
Model Year(s): 2002-2006
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Report Receipt Date: OCT 05, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V486000
NHTSA Action Number: EA11004
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 268,655

Summary

Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger
vehicles, manufactured from February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006.
The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.

Consequence

If the switch fails, it could overheat, smoke, and cause a fire. A
switch failure, and a fire, could occur even if the vehicle is not in
use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the
recall repair has been performed.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the
switches, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected
to begin on, or about, November 2, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at
1-800-999-1009.