NHTSA recall 03V274000
Power train › Automatic transmission
Honda CR-V
Reported Jul 29, 2003247,019 vehicles affectedAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.Maker’s number PO4Built May 13, 2001 – Sep 27, 2003
The defect
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, excessive corrosion of the shift cable linkage could prevent the driver from shifting the automatic transmission into park.
The risk
If the vehicle operator fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur. dealers will inspect the shift cable linkage for corrosion. if corrosion causes binding, they will replace the shift cable.
The remedy
Dealers will also install a new corrosion-resistant control pin. owner notification began on august 19, 2003. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.