NHTSA Recall 03V422000: Switch (electrical system)
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 76,988 vehicles. It affects 2002 Honda CR-V.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V422000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH |
| Report received | October 27, 2003 |
| Owner notification | November 3, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
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."
Safety 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.
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.
Notes
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 03V422000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | 2002 |
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.