Honda Recalls 563,711 CR-Vs because of Corrosion

• 2007 to 2011 Honda CR-V crossovers are recalled because of a possible rear suspension failure caused by rust.

• Honda dealers will inspect affected vehicles, install a brace, repair the frame, or possibly repurchase the vehicle if it can’t be repaired.

• Interestingly, this recall affects northern states that commonly use de-icing agents on the roadway during the winter.

This might be a surprise to few, but making sure your wheels and suspension parts are securely fastened to your vehicle is important. Corrosion can sometimes liberate suspension pieces from a vehicle’s main structure and cause varying degrees of problems. This is why Honda is recalling 563,711 CR-Vs made from 2007 to 2011 that were sold or registered in states known for their winter weather road treatments. These vehicles can rust at the rear end and cause a rear trailing arm to fall off.

More specifically, the NHTSA damage report says, “In salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with mud and water, could enter the rear frame through drainage/positioning holes when the vehicle is driven through flooded areas or puddles at high speeds. Over time, the accumulated de-icing agents/mud/water mixture could cause corrosion to the frame’s internal structure. If this occurs, the rear trailing arm can fall off.”

Vehicles sold or registered in these states are impacted:

• Connecticut

• 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

• Washington DC

• Wisconsin

If you happen to have a CR-V from this era that was registered or sold in one of the above states, here’s the fix: A Honda dealership will inspect your CR-V and either install a support brace or repair the frame or could offer to repurchase the CR-V if the damage can’t be repaired. If the vehicle can be repaired, this would be fixed free of charge.

If you’re not sure if your CR-V falls under this recall, you can use Honda’s recall tool or call Honda’s customer service hotline.

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