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Honda CR-V Front Passenger Seat Frame Weld Issue

NHTSA campaign 23V092000 · Reported Feb 16, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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A seat back that fails to hold its position in a crash may not properly protect the passenger, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V092000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 16, 2023
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly. If the vehicle is in a crash, the seat back could fail to hold its position instead of staying firm and supporting the passenger the way it's supposed to.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Honda dealer to schedule the repair, or call Honda at 1-888-234-2138.
3. The repair is free.

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 23V092000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2023 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 Seat Recalls Involve Loose Frames and Seats That Unlock · all 5 Honda recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles. The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Safety risk: A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6PK.

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