Honda Accord, Cr-V: Engine and engine cooling — engine

Affects Honda Accord, Cr-V · 2014–2015 — about 137 vehicles.

The hazard

Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational