honda cr-v recall question

Mar 5th, 2019 3:29 pm

#1

dotheg02 [OP]: Newbie; Nov 10, 2011; 12 posts; 4 upvotes; Candiac

Mar 5th, 2019 3:29 pm

hello,

my cr-v was recalled due to the frame inspection, and dealer seized the car because it couldn't pass the safety reason. They gave 1 week of rental car and a cheque, can they do that by law? I use my car for everyday and I rarely have time to shop for a new one. so stressful....

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Mar 5th, 2019 3:41 pm

#2

vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 38889 posts; 25482 upvotes; Center of Universe

Mar 5th, 2019 3:41 pm

Do you have anything in writing from the dealership for this?

Mar 5th, 2019 3:42 pm

#3

derass: Deal Addict; Sep 8, 2017; 4650 posts; 4912 upvotes; GTA

Mar 5th, 2019 3:42 pm

If they gave you a cheque, it sounds like they bought the car from you. Did you sign your ownership paper to them?

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Mar 5th, 2019 3:44 pm

#4

AlicW93740: Sr. Member; Sep 25, 2018; 954 posts; 1950 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2019 3:44 pm

They gave you a rental car you can use ... Is that not enough?
What is the cheque for?

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Mar 5th, 2019 3:47 pm

#5

dotheg02 [OP]: Newbie; Nov 10, 2011; 12 posts; 4 upvotes; Candiac

Mar 5th, 2019 3:47 pm

I haven't signed anything yet, only received a rental car so I can decide what to do with my wife.

Mar 5th, 2019 3:50 pm

#6

dotheg02 [OP]: Newbie; Nov 10, 2011; 12 posts; 4 upvotes; Candiac

Mar 5th, 2019 3:50 pm

AlicW93740 wrote: ↑ They gave you a rental car you can use ... Is that not enough?
What is the cheque for?

cheque is for them to buying my car, but I don't want chque...I just want my car back

Mar 5th, 2019 3:52 pm

#7

derass: Deal Addict; Sep 8, 2017; 4650 posts; 4912 upvotes; GTA

Mar 5th, 2019 3:52 pm

I don't think the dealer is allowed to seize your car. But if the frame is rusted then the car shouldn't be on the road.

You can get the police involved about the dealer holding your car "hostage", but they might get the MTO involved who will side with the dealer. Then the vehicle will have its ownership changed to "unfit", and the license plates will be revoked until the frame damage is repaired and whole vehicle is inspected again.

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Mar 5th, 2019 3:56 pm

#8

dotheg02 [OP]: Newbie; Nov 10, 2011; 12 posts; 4 upvotes; Candiac

Mar 5th, 2019 3:56 pm

derass wrote: ↑ I don't think the dealer is allowed to seize your car. But if the frame is rusted than it shouldn't be on the road.

You can get the police involved about the dealer holding your car "hostage", but they might get the MTO involved who will side with the dealer. Then the vehicle will have its license plates removed until the frame damage is repaired and whole vehicle is inspected again.

make sense, it's just too sudden that I need to shop for a new vehicle.

Mar 5th, 2019 3:59 pm

#9

derass: Deal Addict; Sep 8, 2017; 4650 posts; 4912 upvotes; GTA

Mar 5th, 2019 3:59 pm

Maybe you can get the rust fixed. But there are limits as to how much can be repaired. The damage might be too much.

A good, used CR-V is only like $5k anyways.

Mar 5th, 2019 4:02 pm

#10

dotheg02 [OP]: Newbie; Nov 10, 2011; 12 posts; 4 upvotes; Candiac

Mar 5th, 2019 4:02 pm

derass wrote: ↑ Maybe you can get the rust fixed. But there are limits as to how much can be repaired. The damage might be too much.

A good, used CR-V is only like $5k anyways.

I am not sure what test was done but they hammered the frame and failed their safety code.

Mar 5th, 2019 4:07 pm

#11

derass: Deal Addict; Sep 8, 2017; 4650 posts; 4912 upvotes; GTA

Mar 5th, 2019 4:07 pm

Yes. If the frame can be punctured by hand with a hammer or screwdriver, the metal is too rusty.

The limits have to do with the size of the rusted area, and where it is on the car. Repairs on certain areas of the frame are not allowed. At that point, the car cannot be fixed and be given a legitimate safety certificate.

Mar 5th, 2019 4:13 pm

#12

kr0zet: Deal Fanatic; Jan 16, 2011; 7205 posts; 9218 upvotes; The NORTH

Mar 5th, 2019 4:13 pm

What year was the crv and how much was the cheque for? Never heard of a.dealership paying for an unsafe car before.

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Mar 5th, 2019 4:17 pm

#13

Isostar: Deal Addict; Jul 8, 2010; 1447 posts; 1163 upvotes; Ontario

Mar 5th, 2019 4:17 pm

Check below, looks like your vehicle didn't not pass the inspection and Honda (not dealership) will buy your car.... You can have a secondary inspection if you are not happy with decision.

This is the recall : http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/V ... archResult

Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear frame could rust. In extreme cases, this could result in a rear-trailing arm separating from the vehicle. This recall applies to vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador). Safety Risk: A rear-trailing arm that separates could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection of the rear frame stiffeners. If the vehicle passes the inspection, dealers will apply corrosion protection. For a vehicle that does not pass the inspection, Honda will repurchase the vehicle. In the event the repurchase is declined by an owner, a secondary inspection and body shop repair method may be possible.

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Mar 5th, 2019 4:32 pm

#14

CanadianLurker: Deal Fanatic; Sep 9, 2012; 6146 posts; 5267 upvotes; Oakville, ON

Mar 5th, 2019 4:32 pm

dotheg02 wrote: ↑ I am not sure what test was done but they hammered the frame and failed their safety code.

I think getting a cheque from Honda would be better than getting CRV back with the risk that you could lose control and crash if the trailing arm fails.

The timing might suck, but getting injured if your vehicle fails would be worse.

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Mar 5th, 2019 4:47 pm

#15

Guest49293848: Banned; Apr 5, 2013; 5810 posts; 3015 upvotes; keenland

Mar 5th, 2019 4:47 pm

kr0zet wrote: ↑ What year was the crv and how much was the cheque for? Never heard of a.dealership paying for an unsafe car before.

toyota (i think) did it on 1998-2002 models i believe..my years may be wrong but its was for similar issue...I think it was tacoma...they gave something like 1.5 black book value...honda is taking mileage into consideration and giving 1.25 wholesale value i believe on this recall...my friend had his in yesterday..it passed...but he also had free rebuild last year because of the other issue discussed in another thread about the motor.

Mar 5th, 2019 5:06 pm

#16

cheapmeister: Deal Guru; Feb 23, 2008; 12742 posts; 1657 upvotes; Brampton

Mar 5th, 2019 5:06 pm

What year is your CRV? Did you ever get any rust proofing done in the past?

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Mar 5th, 2019 7:06 pm

#17

EP32k2: Deal Expert; Jan 15, 2006; 20488 posts; 21789 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Mar 5th, 2019 7:06 pm

I’m surprised OP still wants to keep driving a car that has rotted beyond repair.

Did Honda give you fair value for your car? Don’t know why people come looking for advice with as little detail as possible.

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Mar 5th, 2019 8:14 pm

#18

kcirtap78: Deal Addict; Aug 21, 2006; 1682 posts; 960 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2019 8:14 pm

Mine is going in for inspection tommorow. They say it takes all day. Hopefully it's ok. Heard buyback is wholesale plus 15% tax plus 15% bonus. But don't quote me on that one.

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Mar 5th, 2019 8:35 pm

#19

engineered: Deal Expert; Feb 11, 2007; 20274 posts; 24023 upvotes; GTA

Mar 5th, 2019 8:35 pm

dotheg02 wrote: ↑ hello,

my cr-v was recalled due to the frame inspection, and dealer seized the car because it couldn't pass the safety reason. They gave 1 week of rental car and a cheque, can they do that by law? I use my car for everyday and I rarely have time to shop for a new one. so stressful....

Dude, they're saving your life. Why do you want your piece of junk that will cause you to crash and die.

If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

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Mar 5th, 2019 9:12 pm

#20

psudolam: Sr. Member; Aug 7, 2014; 563 posts; 242 upvotes

Mar 5th, 2019 9:12 pm

cheapmeister wrote: ↑ What year is your CRV?

THE RECALL APPLIES TO:

Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
HONDA CR-V 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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