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Honda CR-V Recall 20V768: Driver window switch can overheat, posing fire risk

NHTSA campaign 20V768, reported December 10, 2020, 268,655 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Moisture can get into the driver's side power window master switch on certain 2002 to 2006 Honda CR-V vehicles. This can cause the switch to fail or melt. If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, which increases the risk of a fire.

Honda will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will replace the driver's side power window master switch and inspect the wiring harness, replacing it if it is damaged. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with questions about this recall.

If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the free repair at an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V768Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles. Moisture may enter the driver side power window master switch, causing the switch to fail or melt.
Risk
If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window master switch and inspect the wiring harness for damage, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is P9D.
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.

Affected vehicles

Honda CR-V20022003200420052006