Recall 11V456000: Driver's Power Window Switch Defect

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Honda/CR-V 2006

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

MFR'S REPORT DATE: September 06, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V456000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: 2 Investigations Found, PE10047,EA11004

COMPONENT: Electrical System

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 80,111

SUMMARY:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2006 CR-V passenger cars manufactured from October 3, 2005, through July 21, 2006. The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the switch fails, the power windows may become inoperative preventing them from being rolled up or down. If the switch melts, it will produce smoke and a fire could occur.

REMEDY:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side power window switch assembly free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about September 27, 2011. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009.

NOTES:
Honda's recall campaign number is R93. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.