Honda Recall 2020: 1.4 Million Drivers Need To Be Aware Of These Recalls

Honda (HMC) has issued three recalls that affect over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair a series of safety issues for its namesake vehicles and Acura models.

The first recall includes about 268,000 2002 to 2006 CR-V vehicles that need to have their power window master switch replaced.

According to Honda, under certain conditions, rainwater or other liquids may enter through the open driver’s window accessing the power window master switch on the driver’s door. Over time, this exposure can lead to electrical resistance in the switch, causing the switch to overheat and melt. This can damage the switch and possibly the wire harness associated with the switch.

In addition, if the switch melts under these conditions, it can lead to smoke and potentially cause a fire, increasing the risk to the vehicle’s safety.

This is the second time that Honda has issued a recall for the switch in these vehicle models. The initial recall, which was issued in October 2021, was a repair rather than a replacement of the switch.

CR-V owners are urged to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer when they receive a notification from the automaker, which is expected to arrive in late January 2021.

The second recall from Honda involves about 737,000 2018 to 2020 Accord and Accord Hybrid vehicles and 2019 to 2020 Insight vehicles in the U.S. that need an update of the Body Control Module software.

Honda said that due to a programming flaw, the Body Control Module has a certain combination of driver actions and vehicle conditions that may disrupt communications between the module and other components. This could cause several warning lights to illuminate as well as electronic components to malfunction, including the rearview camera display, turn signals, and windshield wipers, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Accord and Accord Hybrid owners should take their vehicle, if affected by the recall, to a Honda dealer when they receive a notification from the automaker, which is expected to arrive in late January 2021.

In a third recall, Honda has recalled about 430,000 Acura and Honda models that are located in 22 salt belt states and the District of Columbia to see if they need their left and right front driveshafts replaced.

The recall affects 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2007 to 2014 Honda Fit, 2013 to 2015 Acura ILX, and 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid vehicle models.

The problem with the drive shaft stems from a corrosion issue that is caused by a combination of possible damage or incorrectly cured protective coating during driveshaft assembly as well as long-term exposure to road salt that is used in the northeastern region of the U.S.

The affected states include Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Colombia.

Honda said there is a risk that if the driveshaft breaks, it could cause a loss of power or cause the vehicle to roll while in the parking gear if the parking brake is not activated. This could increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Honda said it does not have the repair parts for the driveshaft issue available for all vehicle involved in the recall currently, but said it will begin notifying owners in early February 2021 about the recall.

Questions about the three recalls can be directed to Honda by calling 1-888-234-2138. Honda owners can also see if their vehicles are affected by any of these recalls by visiting www.recalls.honda.com or www.recalls.acura.com.

Honda said it has not received any reports of injury or accidents related to any of these recalls.

Shares of Honda were trading at $29.60 as of premarket open, down 5 cents or 0.17%.