CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KF3 (CR-V)and KF4 (RDX).
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The vehicle's certification label, which shows load and tire information, was printed with ink that can be accidentally wiped away with an alcohol-based cleaner. Without the label, an owner may not be able to check the vehicle'sload limits.
If the label information is lost, the vehicle could be loaded beyond its limits, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label free of charge. You can call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for help, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Acura RDX | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | 2017 |