Honda has recalled more than half a million of its CR-V model vehicles in cold-weather states across the US which use de-icing agents to maintain their roads over the risk that corrosion to the frame’s internal structure could cause the rear trailing arm to fall off, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The carmaker said the number of vehicles potentially involved was 563,711, with less than 1% of those involved expected to be defective.
As of March 23, 2023, Honda said it has received 61 customer complaints in North America, and no reports of fatalities or injuries related to this issue.
The recall is specific to vehicles sold or registered in the salt-belt region, which includes around 23 states.
It affects vehicles produced between March 6, 2006, to December 5, 2011.
In Canada, Honda said the same issue potentially affected another 109,000 vehicles, with an estimated 1% of these affected.
For impacted vehicles, Honda dealerships will inspect the rear frame for corrosion and determine the remedy based on the ability to remove the rear trailing arm bolt.
The next steps vary depending on the situation but may include attaching a support brace to the rear frame, repairing the frame, or offering to repurchase the vehicle.
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