NHTSA recall 03V422000
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Honda CR-V
Reported Oct 27, 200376,988 vehicles affectedAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.Built May 11, 2001 – Sep 26, 2002
The defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, metal particles in the key cylinder body could interfere with the interlock lever operation, making it possible to remove the ignition key without shifting the transmission to "park."
The risk
If the vehicle operator does not shift to "park" before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and test ignition switches for contamination interference. any switches that fail the test will be repaired. owner notification began on novenber 3, 2003. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.