Washington, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood may open while driving.
A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver’s view and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall Information
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V932000
Manufacturer Honda: (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components: Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages
Potential Number of Units Affected: 724,826
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Honda | Passport | 2019 |
| Honda | Pilot | 2016-2019 |
| Honda | Ridgeline | 2017-2020 |
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
Remedy
Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 17th, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1.888.234.2138. Honda’s number for this recall is PBV.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1.888.327.4236 (TTY 1.800.424.9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov
