Mechanic Notes

2015 Honda CR-V Engine recall 17V305000

Safety recall

Component: Engine · Campaign 17V305000 · Reported 04/05/2017

Symptoms / what can happen

The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Cause

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF6.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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