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HONDA MOTOR CO CR-V E:HEV, CR-V e Phev — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2025-01-30

Honda CR-V E:HEV, CR-V e Phev cars, incorrectly labelled trailer hitch may contact vehicle

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-30
Manufacturer	HONDA MOTOR CO
Models affected	CR-V E:HEV, CR-V e Phev
Units affected	64
Defect	Affected vehicles may have been fitted with an incorrectly labelled trailer hitch of the wrong specification which may come into contact with the Integrated Power Unit (IPU) when a rear-end collision occurs and result in a short circuit in the high-voltage power system or a risk of fire. Cracks may also appear on the trailer hitch weld seams when towing excess weight for prolonged periods which could result in a risk of trailer hitch detachment.
Remedy	Inspect and replace the trailer hitch with the correct part if necessary.
Recall number	R/2025/025
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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