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Honda Plan Recall to Fix Fuel Problem in CR-V Crossovers
Honda Motor Co. says it is preparing to recall an unspecified number of CR-V small crossover vehicles to fix a fuel system flaw that can push gasoline into the engine’s crankcase.
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Honda Motor Co. says it is preparing to recall an unspecified number of CR-V small crossover vehicles to fix a fuel system flaw that can push gasoline into the engine’s crankcase.
The problem involves vehicles with 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engines that are driven for short distances in cold weather. A U.S. recall is likely to begin next month, according to the company.
Normally, the engine’s fuel injection system provides a rich fuel/air mixture when the engine is cold, then transitions to a leaner mix as the engine heats up. But if the engine is switched off before it reaches normal operating temperature, the system can get stuck in a rich-mixture mode, Honda says. If that happens, excess gasoline being fed into each cylinder can seep past the pistons and enter the crankcase below.
Honda observed the issue in 2017-2018 CR-Vs but initially concluded the issue did not present a safety or regulatory problem. The company notes the phenomenon, which led to an earlier recall in China five months ago, has occurred in several markets with a variety of CR-V powertrain combinations and engine tuning.
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