Recall 12V486000: Master Power Window Switch Melting

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Honda/CR-V 2002-2006

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: October 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.

NOTES:
Honda's campaign recall number is S61. 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.