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Recalls: CR-Vs for fire risk, Dakotas and Rams for failing axles

More than 268,000 Honda and 44,000 Dodge vehicles are affected.

By Clifford Atiyeh Oct 8, 2012 6:06AM

Honda is recalling 268,655 CR-Vs for faulty driver's side power-window switches that could catch fire if they get wet, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is the automaker's third recall this month.

NHTSA had been investigating the CR-V for possible switch fires since November 2010, when it received complaints from three owners of 2006 models. Honda had denied on at least two separate occasions that the switches were responsible for the blazes. Then in July and August, the switches in two more CR-Vs caught fire, including a 2004 CR-V.

 

Starting in November, Honda will replace any damaged parts and install a cover to block liquids from entering the switch housing. Only vehicles from the 2002 to 2006 model years are affected. Concerned owners can contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

In August, General Motors recalled nearly 250,000 SUVs for a similar problem. NHTSA is also investigating several 2007-2009 Toyota models for driver's side door-switch fires. In March, Honda recalled the 2002-2004 CR-V for faulty wiring in the headlamp switch that could cause the low-beam lights to malfunction.

Chrysler is recalling 44,300 pickup trucks for rear axles that can suddenly lock up and could cause the driver to lose control. Pinion nuts on 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 and Dakota (pictured, at right) can loosen and cause the axle to fail. Chrysler said it had received 195 customer reports of rear axle failures due to loose nuts.

Chrysler dealers will install pinion-nut retainers starting in November. Owners can contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

[Source: NHTSA 1, 2]


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bluesky 476
Oct 10, 2012 9:24AM
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Should we be concerned about 2008 too? Why are we always about quantity instead of quality anymore. I know the demand is high, but shouldn't the consumer's safety be more important to us? The long term consumers commitment of purchasing the same product over and over should be number one.
frostyross
Oct 9, 2012 6:20AM
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Nicely done Gentlemen, seems we are all starting to agree that recalls are not worth commenting on unless it is manufacturer wide. Recalls.......everyo​ne has them.
The Beltway
Oct 10, 2012 9:08AM
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There's recalls, then there's RECALLS TOYOTA STYLE.  7 million Toyotas being recalled this week.  Bend over.  Oh what a feeling, TOYOTA!  Toyota seems bent on keeping its record intact for having recalled the most vehicles so far in the 21st century.  This brings them up to about 30 million units just in the last 3-4 years.  Way to go Toyota!
jroxy
Oct 10, 2012 9:57AM
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My 2003 Honda Accord LX V6 window switch drivers side does the same thigs it sticks and I smelled something and wasn't sure what it was.I do have the window down at times and rain has gotten in it I'm sure.It seems they should do the same with all the window switches in in most their models.Hope they recall my models as well as others as it seems all should have some type of covering to prevent the switch from getting wet and shorting out.
Lilymay5257
Oct 10, 2012 10:24AM
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Let's not forget the Accord 2003 and the bad transmission everyone had to replace at their cost. They all went out at around 65,000 miles. I love my 2003 Honda but will not buy another Honda because they didn't stand behind their product and cost me a bundle.
Mike 233
Oct 10, 2012 11:10AM
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Aint' Fonda of a Honda.

 

My son's 2 door  Civic had a cracked engine block around 100K and he religiously took care of it mechanically.Honda just told him ...sorry out of warranty.

Honda is now a 4 letter word in our family that begins with "S".

 

lloyd benneth (llyod)
Oct 19, 2012 5:25PM
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lilymay5257,the bad tranny that you're talking about were recalled and honda replaced them without charge and gave a loaner to the owners of the affected vehicles.and extend their warrantee to 7 years and 100000 miles. There wasn't any bad transmission on any 2003 honda, The affected  vehicles were :1999,2000 and 2001 honda accord and oddyssey,they were v6 and 4spd AT.You might need to change your diaper.lol
CARGUY253
Oct 15, 2012 11:23AM
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Nothing like having your rear axle locking up on the highway during your ride to work in the morning. It'll wake you up and make you a very alert driver immediately. Coffee doesnt even come close.

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