Honda has announced a recall of 563,000 vehicles due to road salt causing frame rust and rear suspension parts detaching, Reuters reports.
The recall applies to CR-Vs produced from 2007 through 2011 in 22 states and the District of Columbia due to the frequent use of road salt in those regions. The road salt can destroy the rear trailing arm, causing it to fall off and drivers to lose control.
There are currently 61 consumer complaints in the United States, with no known death or injuries. Honda began investigating the issue after seeing rear frame rust on a U.S. vehicle they repurchased in 2020.
The CR-Vs were also recalled in Canada in 2019 for the same problem, with statements from the company claiming that “structural integrity for the useful life” wouldn’t be as impacted in the U.S. “due to fewer unpaved roads and lower salt usage.”
Affected vehicles may be inspected by a dealer, who will “inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary.” If damage to the frame is severe enough, Honda is considering making an offer to buy vehicles from the driver.
