6PK Passenger Seat Improperly Welded – 2023 Honda CR-V

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-092 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Submission Date : FEB 16, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-092 Manufacturer Recall No. : 6PK Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Address : 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance CA 90501 Company phone : 1-888-234-2138 Population : Number of potentially involved : 98 Estimated percentage with defect : 28 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Honda CR-V Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on supplier and manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem. Production Dates : DEC 13, 2022 – DEC 19, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The laser weld of the hook spring to the outboard side of the front passenger seat frame may be incomplete. FMVSS 1 : 207 – Seating systems FMVSS 2 : 201 – Occupant protection in interior impact Description of the Safety Risk : If the vehicle is involved in a collision, the weld could break, causing the seat back position to fail, which can increase the risk of an injury. Description of the Cause : During production, the protective lens of the laser welder became contaminated with weld spatter, inhibiting the welder’s monitoring system to detect and judge the laser input necessary to sufficiently complete the weld. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-092 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : FRAME COMP R FR BACK Component Description : FRAME COMP R FR BACK Component Part Number : 81126-3A0-A71 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : TS Tech Americas, Inc. Address : 8458 East Broad Street Reynoldsburg Ohio 43068 Country : United States Chronology : December 2022 Honda received report of a potential issue with the front passenger side seat from the supplier. January 2023 Honda was informed of the supplier’s investigation of the issue and the suspected range of affected components. February 9, 2023 Honda determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety and FMVSS noncompliance existed and decided to conduct a safety and noncompliance recall. As of February 9, 2023, Honda has received no warranty claims related to the issue and no reports of injuries or deaths related to this issue. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-092 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Registered owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer. The dealer will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly with a non-defective part. Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense will be eligible for reimbursement, in accord with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Recalled components have an insufficient weld between the seat back frame assembly and the hook spring. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The supplier increased control measures for the laser welder’s protective lens and monitoring system to perform proper welds. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer notification is scheduled to begin and end on or about 02/17/2023. Owner notification is scheduled to begin and end on or about 03/27/2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 17, 2023 – FEB 17, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 27, 2023 – MAR 27, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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Next Unread Message View Message DATE: February 17, 2023 TO: All Honda Sales, Service & Parts Managers, and Personnel FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls Re: Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2023 CR-V Front Passenger Seat Frame On February 16, 2023, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for 98model year 2023 CR-V units due to improper manufacturing of the front passenger seat-back frame. In the event of a collision, the seat may not be able to properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury. Refer to your eResponsibility report or perform an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected. Failure to repair a vehicle as necessary prior to sale may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits. BACKGROUND During manufacturing, a small number of front passenger seat-back frames may have been improperly welded on one side. An improperly welded seat frame may not hold the seat in position during a collision preventing the occupant from being properly restrained. REPAIR Replace the front passenger seat-back frame. PARTS Parts are available through the normal parts ordering system. TOOLS There are no special tools needed for this recall. SERVICE BULLETIN Service Bulletin 23-018, Safety Recall: 2023 CR-V Front Passenger Seat Frame has posted to the Service Information System (SIS) as of February 17, 2023. It includes parts, repair, and warranty information related to this recall. CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION American Honda expects to begin customer notification by the end of March 2023. As always, perform an iN VIN status inquiry for all vehicles passing through your dealership to determine eligibility for any open campaigns. Sent on 02 17 2023 Expires on 04 07 2023 From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls Subject Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2023 CR-V Front Passenger Seat Frame INTERACTIVE NETWORK American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 1 of 1

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