HONDA CR-V (2011) recall — Structure
Honda is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles sold in specific U.S. states due to road salt corrosion causing rear frame detachment and loss of vehicle control.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles sold in certain U.S. states. Road salt corrosion can cause the rear frame to detach, increasing crash risk. Owners must have their vehicles inspected by a dealer for a free repair or potential repurchase. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1252603-honda-cr-v-2011-recall-risk-of-crash-from-rear.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252603-honda-cr-v-2011-recall-risk-of-crash-from-rear · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V228000
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“Honda CR-V (2011) recall: Risk of crash from rear frame corrosion.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252603-honda-cr-v-2011-recall-risk-of-crash-from-rear. Based on NHTSA recall #23V228000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V228000).
Why it’s dangerous
Road salt accumulation can corrode the vehicle's frame, potentially detaching the rear trailing arm. This loss of control may lead to a crash, especially in regions with winter road salt use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2007-2011 Honda CR-V vehicles sold in specific U.S. states are affected. Drivers in areas with heavy road salt use face higher risk due to corrosion.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2007-2011 CR-V was sold in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., or Wisconsin. The recall was notified to owners via mail on May 22, 2023.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to confirm your vehicle's eligibility and discuss repair or repurchase options.
Get Vehicle Inspected
Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame free of charge if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UE3.
Questions people ask
Why is my CR-V being recalled?
Road salt corrosion can cause the rear frame to detach, increasing crash risk in vehicles sold in specific U.S. states.
Do I need to do anything if my CR-V is not in the affected states?
The recall applies only to CR-Vs sold in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., or Wisconsin.
Can Honda repurchase my vehicle?
Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle if corrosion damage requires frame repair.
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V228000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 23V228000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UE3. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V228000 (March 30, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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