NHTSA Complaint #11522644 — 2008 HONDA CR-V

The contact's son owned a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 35 MPH, the rear axle detached from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was then towed on two occasions to two separate independent mechanics, who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) and deemed the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.