NHTSA Complaint #11526517 — 2007 HONDA CR-V

The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, an unknown component detached from the vehicle and the vehicle began to steer to the right independently. The contact stated that the Traction Control Malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving to her destination. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the control arms, tie rods, sway bars, engine control unit (ECU), and the steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving, an unknown component detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the Traction Control Malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) and associated the previous failures with the recall. The contact called the local dealer and was informed to drive or tow the vehicle to their location to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.