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Honda CR-V rear subframe bolts may loosen

NHTSA campaign 19V865000 · Reported Dec 5, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

high How serious is it? About this label

The notice says a separated subframe reduces handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V865000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 5, 2019
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Structure:frame And Members
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some 2019-2020 Honda CR-V vehicles, the bolts holding the rear subframe in place were not made correctly and can loosen over time. If the bolts loosen enough, the rear subframe could separate from the vehicle. This would reduce handling and could suddenly disable the vehicle. Dealers will inspect the bolts and retighten or replace them as needed, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Honda dealer at 1-888-234-2138 to schedule an inspection.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V865000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2019 Honda CR-V
2020 Honda CR-V

Who to contact

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Honda Structure Recalls Cover Hood Latches, Subframes and Crash Protection · all 6 Honda recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.
Safety risk: A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R6M.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.