Honda issues recall of 2,277 2010 Accord, CR-V models

(January 12, 2011) TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda will recall 2,277 model year 2010 Accord 4-cylinder and CR-V vehicles in the U.S. to replace an electrical wire harness coupler in the engine compartment.

The wire harness coupler could have been damaged during vehicle assembly, which can lead to engine stalling over time. Honda identified this issue through warranty repairs, and no related accidents or injuries have been reported.

Honda is announcing this recall to encourage all owners of affected vehicles to take their vehicles to an authorized dealer as soon as they receive notification of this recall from Honda. Notification to customers will begin in early February 2011.

In addition to contacting customers by mail, in early February, owners of these vehicles will be able to determine if their vehicle requires repair by going on-line or calling. Honda owners can go to www.recalls.honda.com or call (800) 999-1009, and select option 4.