Honda Recall 106,000 CR-V Hybrids In The US, How About In Indonesia?

All New Honda CR-V which is now present in the choice of hybrid engines. (Doc. Honda Indonesia)

Honda recalled 106,000 hybrid CR-V units in the United States, due to battery cable problems that could increase the risk of fire in an accident.

Quoted from the Cbsnews page, Friday, December 22, this recall had an impact on several CR-V SUVs for models from 2020 to 2022, according to a notice posted on Wednesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

In a statement, the loss of a screen on the 12-volt battery cable outside the vehicle can cause the battery cable to experience a short circuit or excess heat during a collision, potentially triggering a fire.

Regarding this problem, every owner affected can replace it on the dealers' network, without spending money, aka free. Of course, this is done to provide peace for every customer.

The automaker will notify car owners who were affected by the letter on January 29, 2024.

As is known, CR-V Hybrid is also present in Indonesia at the GIIAS 2023 event. So is this problem also happening in the country?

"For the CR-V hybrid recall, the market in Indonesia is not affected. We will inform you if there are further developments," said Sales & Marketing and After Sales Director of PT HPM Yusak Billy when contacted by VOI, Friday, December 22.

Speaking of sales in the country, according to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries or Gaikindo, sales of All New CR-V 2.0 e: HEV in wholesale reached 978 units throughout October-November 2023 or after deliveries began.