NHTSA recall · Reported July 19, 2012
ACURA,HONDA 2012-2013: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is…
Acura,Honda recalled Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehic….
ACURA,HONDA 2012-2013: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH was recalled by Acura,Honda in July 19, 2012. Reason: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual …. Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front door latch assemblies in the…. Verify recall #12V338000 with the NHTSA before acting.
The recall
Acura,Honda issued this NHTSA recall-Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual ….
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #12V338000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable connecting the interior door handle to the door latch mechanism may become loose and move out of position. There is a possibility that the cable can move far enough out of position to prevent the door from properly latching.
Reason for recall
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable connecting the interior door handle to the door latch mechanism may become loose and move out of position. There is a possibility that the cable can move far enough out of position to prevent the door from properly latching.
Hazard
If the door is not fully latched, the door may open while driving or in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy, what to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front door latch assemblies in the affected vehicles, free of charge. Additionally, the interior front door handles in certain Honda CR-Vs will also be replaced, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, August 16, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12V338000 |
| Date reported | July 19, 2012 |
| Date initiated | July 19, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Acura,Honda |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | United States |
| Official source | NHTSA notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
What to do with this recall
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front door latch assemblies in the affected vehicles, free of charge. Add…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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