Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) – Replacement Engine Assembled with Wrong Pistons

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.


Report Received Date 05/04/2017
NHTSA ID 17V305000
Consequence Summary The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code KF6
Potentially Affected 16
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V305000)