Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V501000 Reported October 16, 2012

Incorrect safety certification label/567

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Equipment · 264 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V501000
Manufacturer Campaign
S62
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
264
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 16, 2012

Defect Summary

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 cr-v, equipped with the lx trim level and manufactured from august 30, 2012, to august 31, 2012. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification." the incorrect values for gross vehicle weight rating, gross axle weight rating front and rear, tire size, and rim size were specified on the safety certification label.

Safety Consequence

A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will apply the corrective label free of charge. the safety recall began on november 14, 2012. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 12V501000 or campaign S62.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V501000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V501000?

NHTSA recall 12V501000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on October 16, 2012. It addresses: Incorrect safety certification label/567. The recall affects approximately 264 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V501000 or the manufacturer campaign number S62. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.