NHTSA Recall 99V282000: Interior/under dash (electrical system)
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 100,891 vehicles. It affects 1998–1999 Honda CR-V.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V282000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | K72 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Report received | October 19, 1999 |
| Owner notification | November 4, 1999 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An improperly routed under dash wire harness could be damaged by contact with the brake light switch, possibly resulting in a blown fuse. If this occurs, operation of a critical component can be lost, including windshield wipers, headlights, turn signal and hazard lamps, tail lamps, the anti-locking function of the brakes, and battery charging system.
Safety risk
A sudden, unexpected loss of lighting or a failure of the windshield wipers in bad weather, could be hazardous increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a 70mm protective, corrugated plastic tube over the wire harness, in the area of the brake stop switch. If any wire or wires are damaged, they will be repaired.
Notes
Honda recall no. K72. Owner notification began november 4, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.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 99V282000
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.