Defroster/defogger/hvac System Rear Window problems of the 2023 Honda HR-V

The contact owns a 2023 Honda Hr-v. The contact stated that upon closing the front driver’s side door, the rear windshield shattered into several small pieces. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and it was discovered that the failure occurred due to a defective rear defroster system. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

The contact owns a 2023 Honda Hr-v. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph with the rear defroster activated, there was a loud booming sound heard and the rear hatchback windshield shattered, causing glass shards to fall into the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 10,600.

The contact owns a 2023 Honda Hr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v782000 (seat belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 40 mph with rear defroster activated, the contact heard a popping sound and saw that the rear window had shattered prior to falling inside the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.