Its Shop Time Mondays: Honda's 2019 CRV Is Being Recalled For Steering And Airbag Concerns

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: 19V383000

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 is expected to begin July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R4S.