| Issue ID | 1323847 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10913904 |
| Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Model | CR-V |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 03/10/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A/c clutch and coil is poorly designed. In the 2002-2009 honda cr-v there's no head shield or housing. Consequently, will disintegrate the compressor of the a/c system. In addition, when the a/c clutch explodes it will shoot shrapnel or pieces of metal. Again because of the poor design it's a matter of when not if this part will break or malfunction will may cause someone bodily harm. A service bulletin was issued by honda: service advisory/service bulletin #12-072. However, this was not a recall, and in order for the a/c compressor clutch and coil to be replace in needs to be faulty, and if your vehicle has past the extended warranty period honda of north america refuses to cover or change this part. The owner then must pay a honda dealer to check the car, this will cost $150. When will call honda of north america and ask for "goodwill assistance" the customer service personnel over the telephone are belligerent. The customer service personnel will tell you over the telephone they will not cover this defect. Therefore, the owner is left paying for the manufacturer's derelict a/c compressor clutch and coil part. The condition occurs when the car is motion on the street and highway. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 93000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | JHLRE38738CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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