Vehicle recall 12V486000 · October 5, 2012
2002-2006 Honda CR-V
The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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 began on 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V486000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 5, 2012
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- S61
- Owner notification
- November 2, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 268,655
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system; Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Vehicles covered
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