Honda CR-V Recall R/2011/096: Power Steering Assistance May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Aug 2011
- Launched
- 546
- vehicles in the UK
- 2011/04
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled CR-V vehicles built between 1 July 2008 and 23 June 2010. The cruise control may fail to disengage due to faults in the engine management controller software. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the water pump pulley bolts with modified bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The cruise control may fail to disengage due to faults in the engine management controller software. If these faults persist the cruise control function will be inoperative.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY FAIL Defect: The cruise control may fail to disengage due to faults in the engine management controller software. If these faults persist the cruise control function will be inoperative. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the water pump pulley bolts with modified bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: power steering assistance may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the water pump pulley bolts with modified bolts.
Are You Affected?
CR-V built between 1 July 2008 and 23 June 2010 may be included. Honda estimates 546 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Honda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
- Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the campaign code 2011/04 or the DVSA reference R/2011/096. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2011/055 on 4 Jul 2011, for engine may fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/126 on 5 Oct 2011, for unexpected vehicle behaviour if engine stalls. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda CR-V recall history, all recalls launched in 2011 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/096, launched 31 August 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.