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Honda Recalls CR-V to Fix Control-Arm Problem

By Jake Lingeman

By AutoWeek Mar 23, 2012 8:30AM
The Honda CR-V is being recalled for a faulty control arm. Photo by Honda.


Honda is recalling about 1,300 copies of the 2006 CR-V to inspect and possibly replace the right-front lower control arm.

Honda says that the part could have been made with an improper welding process. Over time the control arm could break at the weld. If that happens the steering would be affected, possibly resulting in a crash.


Honda will begin notifying owners in mid-April and is encouraging them to take their cars to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Owners can find out if their cars are affected by going to www.recalls.honda.co​m or by calling (800) 999-1009.


Honda says no crashes or injuries have been reported that were related to the problem.


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TXMX-5EE
Mar 28, 2012 5:02AM
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If you guys want, I can break out the gold star stickers as well.
insert random name
Mar 28, 2012 4:13AM
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I was being sarcastic about the thumbs down part. 

Fair enough. 

TXMX-5EE
Mar 27, 2012 5:22PM
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I was being sarcastic about the thumbs down part.

That is good, I was being sarcastic on the thumbs up part.

Steve-80
Mar 27, 2012 12:35PM
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I was being sarcastic about the thumbs down part. 
TXMX-5EE
Mar 27, 2012 12:15PM
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My previous comment received a thumbs down.

I gave you a thumbs up, if that makes you feel better.


Insert, I gave you one too for good measure.

insert random name
Mar 27, 2012 11:21AM
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@Steve-80,

 

As I told you before, you shouldn't feed the trolls.  What did you expect?

 

Why would ANYONE even pay attention to the "thumbs up or down" anyway?  It's beyond me.

Steve-80
Mar 27, 2012 10:25AM
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My previous comment received a thumbs down. Must have been one of those domestic guys.  I guess they didn't want to hear that domestics aren't perfect like they think they are.  No vehicle is perfect regardless of the make, and that's they way it is.

Steve-80
Mar 26, 2012 7:07PM
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Personally, I don't care for Hondas, but for the domestic guys such as ricers_stink, I wouldn't get too far ahead of yourselves.  Remember when Ford had to recall the $150,000 GT for possible cracking of the upper and lower control arms? Did that make the car junk?  No, that was the only problem with that car, no other recalls were issued.  Granted the GT was a limited production model, which made it easier to correct the problem.  All car manufacturers have recalls at one time or another, especially given how complex cars have become, and how complex the production process is.
Troy S.
Mar 26, 2012 8:21AM
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Just Great,

 

Good point.  I think its because people have come to expect Detroit recalls whereas when a manufacturer such as Honda has one, it's more shock and awe journalism due to their much better than Detroit recall record.  By reading the below posts, there's also a fair amount of displacement from Detroit fans.

Troy Monroe (great_life)
Mar 26, 2012 5:31AM
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Hey on another note GM has a recall going to. Where is that one?

 

DETROIT (AP) - General Motors is recalling more than 6,000 big vans and SUVs because their steering can fail.

The recall affects certain 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans, and Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL SUVs.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its website Saturday that a gear shaft can break, causing a loss of steering. GM says no crashes or injuries have been reported.

The problem was discovered in testing by the company that makes the gear shafts. GM says failure won't happen until the vehicles have been in service for at least 5 months under severe use.

The vans carry up to 15 passengers and are used widely by churches and airport shuttle services.

GM dealers will inspect the steering gear shaft and replace it if necessary.

(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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