CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain replacement engines installed in these vehicles may have been built with the wrong pistons. This can reduce engine performance, and that reduced performance may cause the engine to stall, raising the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Honda. Authorized dealers will inspect the engine and replace the incorrect components if needed, at no cost to the owner. Owners who want more information can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 and reference recall KF6. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on this site or through NHTSA.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda CR-V | 20152016 |
|---|