Recall
Honda Ridgeline — 16V888000
NHTSA ID
16V888000
Make
Honda
Model
Ridgeline
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2016-12-09
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
9,179
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
KD3
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ridgeline AWD vehicles manufactured April 1, 2016, to August 11, 2016. Water may enter the rear wiring harness through the connector located under the truck bed drain hole, possibly causing the connection terminals to corrode.
Consequence
Corrosion of the wiring harness can cause increased electrical resistance, unexpectedly activating the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness and related components, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD3.