Engine (17V305000)

ENGINE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2015 HONDA CR-V

2016 HONDA CR-V

Campaign No: 17V305000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 16

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2015 FEB

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2016 JUL

SYSTEM

ENGINE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF6.

NOTES

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.