Flooding in Thailand has begun making serious waves in the U.S. According to a press release, the disaster will force Honda to scale back production at facilities across the U.S. and Canada in coming weeks, and there's a distinct possibility that the automaker will miss its December launch window for the 2012 CR-V.

Honda will officially take the wraps off its 2012 CR-V at the LA Auto Show next week, with the first examples hitting showrooms before the end of the year. It's common knowledge that the new CR-V will continue to use Honda's 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, though mated to a new (or, at least, revised) transmission that will enhance both performance and fuel economy. The CR-V's interior gets a healthy update, too, with some new materials used throughout the cabin. The overall form and function of the interior, however, won't differ much from the current model.

The problem, Honda says, lies with the CR-V's electrical components. Though the majority of Hondas made in North America are manufactured with products from North American suppliers, "a few critical electronic parts are sourced from Thailand and other regions of the world". Honda says it is working with suppliers throughout its network to address the shortages. We'll keep you updated on the company's progress.