Honda Motor CO Crv Hybrid: Battery Cable Contact Short Circuit Problem

Honda CR-V Hybrid Recall Summary Honda is recalling 18,733 CR-V Hybrid vehicles because a battery cable can become pinched and damaged during certain collisions, potentially causing a short circuit that may lead to overheating and fire risk. The issue affects Honda CR-V Hybrid and CR-V e HEV models distributed in the United Kingdom. Honda will install a fuse in the cable to address the problem.

Recalling firm
HONDA MOTOR CO
Product
Vehicles: HONDA MOTOR CO CRV HYBRID, HONDA MOTOR CO CRV E HEV. Units affected: 18,733
Reason
In certain collisions the cable may be pinched between the body and the collision object and may be damaged. This may result in a short circuit to the power circuit and the battery cable can overheat increasing the risk of a fire and/or injury. Remedy: Install fuse in cable.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2024-04-02
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1bd48072-f50a-4d60-aff6-5ffb6ed20c36