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NHTSA Recall 23V844000: Cables (electrical system)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 106,030 vehicles. It affects 2020–2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

106,030
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (January 29)
NHTSA campaign23V844000
Manufacturer campaignFGB
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES
Report receivedDecember 13, 2023
Owner notificationJanuary 29, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a crash.

Safety risk

An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FGB.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V844000

Make and modelModel years
Honda CR-V Hybrid2020, 2021, 2022

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.