Vehicle recall 02V251000 · September 17, 2002
2002 Honda CR-V
On certain sport utility vehicles, the front seat anchorage nut strength is insufficient because the nuts were installed improperly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the front seat anchorage nut strength is insufficient because the nuts were installed improperly.
- Consequence
- If a collision occurred, the seat anchorage would not withstand the force, and the front seat occupants would not be restrained properly.
- Remedy
- Telephone calls were made to each owner and the vehicles have been replaced.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V251000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 17, 2002
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- August 13, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda CR-V (2002): 2002
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