Honda is experiencing something similar to Toyota’s well-publicized quality meltdown.
Honda is recalling 1,316 model-year 2006 CR-V vehicles in the United States to inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front lower control arm, which was installed in its Sayama, Japan assembly plant. In a statement, Honda said that an improper welding process used when manufacturing the control arm could allow the right-front lower control arm to break at the weld.
No crashes or injuries have been reported related to this quality problem and safety defect, according to Honda. The suspension piece was made in Japan and also affects vehicles shipped to six other countries and CRVs made in China.
Mailed notification to customers will begin in mid-April 2012. In addition to contacting customers by mail, in mid-April, owners of these vehicles will be able to determine if their vehicles require repair by going on-line to www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009.
The latest Honda safety recall came a month after Consumer Reports said that Subaru for the first time has earned the top score in automaker report cards for 2012. Honda, the winner for the past four years, slipped to fourth place among 13 major automakers behind Mazda and Toyota.
Honda is experiencing something similar to Toyota’s well-publicized quality meltdown. During the past year or so, Honda has issued more than 26 public statements about various safety defects and recalls in the U.S.
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- Honda Recalls 2011 Odyssey Again. Window Glass Can Shatter
- Honda Recalls Odyssey Minivan for Bad Windshield Wipers
- Honda Recalls Civic Hybrid Models for Electrical Failures
- American Honda Recalls 2009-2010 Fit Models for Stalling
- American Honda Recalls 2010 Accord, CR-V Models for Stalling
- Honda Recalls Accord, Pilot Models for Suspension Failures
- Honda Passport SUVs Recalled for Wheels Falling Off
- American Honda Recalls Fit for Headlight Failures
