The 1998 Honda CR-V has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the driver's airbag inflator, which can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin.
The remaining two recalls describe the same underlying wiring issue: an under-dash wire harness routed too close to the brake light switch can rub against it over time, wearing through the insulation and blowing a fuse. Depending on which circuit is affected, this can cause a sudden loss of headlights, tail lamps, turn signals, hazard lights, windshield wipers, anti-lock braking function, or the battery charging system.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver air bag inflator may absorb moisture and rupture or fail to fully inflate due to a manufacturing defect in certain non-azide inflator units.
What the fix does
The dealer will inspect the driver air bag inflator and replace it if needed with a different design inflator, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The under-dash wire harness may contact the brake light switch, wearing through the wire insulation and causing a short circuit that blows a fuse, disabling critical systems like wipers, headlamps, turn signals, hazard lights, brake anti-lock function, or battery charging.
What the fix does
The wire harness will be inspected and repaired if needed. A protective plastic tube will be installed over the harness near the brake switch.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
An under-dash wire harness is routed too close to the brake light switch, where it can be damaged by contact. If the harness is damaged, a fuse can blow, disabling critical systems like wipers, headlights, turn signals, tail lamps, brake anti-lock function, and charging.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a protective plastic tube around the wire harness near the brake switch. Any damaged wires will be repaired.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
