CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- If the front passenger does not correctly understand how the airbag functions, they may be at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners and provide a sticker with the correct information to be added to the owner's guide, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owner's may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X6G.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
What this recall means for you
The owner's guide for certain 2019 CR-V vehicles incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate. As a result, the manual does not accurately explain how the passenger airbag works, and the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 for occupant crash protection.
If the front passenger does not correctly understand how the airbag functions, they may face a higher risk of injury in a crash. Honda will mail owners a sticker with the corrected information to place in the owner's guide, at no cost.
To get the sticker, contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 and reference recall X6G. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda CR-V | 2019 |
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