Recall 17V417 affects 629 2007-2011 Honda Cr-V vehicles with incorrect passenger air bag inflator wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 629 2007-2011 Cr-V vehicles with a replaced passenger frontal air bag because the inflator repair kit was assembled with the wrong wire harness. An incorrect harness can keep the air bag from deploying as intended in a crash, increasing injury risk, and Honda dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in the 2007-2011 Honda Cr-V is the part that fills the air bag during a crash. It connects to the vehicle through a wire harness, which is the electrical plug and wiring that let the air bag system send the deployment signal to the inflator.
On affected Cr-V vehicles, the passenger air bag inflator had already been replaced, but the repair kit was assembled with the wrong wire harness. The supplier mixed Honda Fit inflator harnesses with Honda Cr-V inflator harnesses. That means the kit does not match the Cr-V passenger air bag wiring as designed, even though it was installed as an air bag repair part.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners are not expected to notice a sound, light, smell, or driving change that points to the wrong harness before the air bag is needed.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2007 through 2011 model years, with each listed Cr-V tied to the same passenger-side front air bag inflator.
| 2011 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2010 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
| 2009 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
| 2008 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
| 2007 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
| Units affected | 629 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect wire harness on the passenger frontal air bag inflator can keep the air bag from deploying as intended. That raises the risk of injury in a crash because the passenger air bag is part of the restraint system. Schedule the inspection and replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2011 Honda Cr-V is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free passenger air bag inflator inspection and any needed replacement for the incorrect wire harness.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V417 and Honda recall KF9 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the inspection and any needed replacement are complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician inspects the passenger frontal air bag inflator that was installed during a prior passenger air bag replacement. If the inflator uses the incorrect wire harness, the technician replaces the passenger frontal air bag inflator with the correct part. The inspection and any needed replacement are free under recall 17V417, with parts and labor covered by Honda. The service desk can confirm the recall code KF9 when you schedule the visit.
Timeline
| June 29, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 30, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| June 30, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 1, 2017 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 1, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| August 3, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V417?
Recall 17V417 covers 629 2007-2011 Honda Cr-V vehicles that had the passenger frontal air bag replaced with an inflator repair kit assembled with an incorrect wire harness. Honda dealers will inspect the passenger air bag inflator and replace it free of charge when needed.
What should I do if my 2007-2011 Honda Cr-V is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V417. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the passenger frontal air bag inflator inspection. Reference recall number 17V417 or Honda recall KF9 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Honda dealers will inspect the passenger frontal air bag inflator and replace it free of charge if the incorrect wire harness is found.
What is the safety risk?
The passenger frontal air bag can fail to deploy as intended if an inflator with the incorrect wire harness was installed. That increases the risk of injury in a crash. Honda's repair path is an inspection and, when needed, a free inflator replacement at a franchised dealer.
What if I bought my Honda Cr-V used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Cr-V is included, then call a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall 17V417 or Honda recall KF9.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V417000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V417 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V417000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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