NHTSA Recall 03V274000: Automatic transmission (power train)
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 247,019 vehicles. It affects 2002–2003 Honda CR-V.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V274000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | PO4 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | July 29, 2003 |
| Owner notification | August 19, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Notes
Honda recall no. P04.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V274000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.