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Honda water may enter the rear wiring harness through the connector located under the truck bed drain hole, possibly causing the connection terminals to corrode.

NHTSA campaign 16V-888 · Reported December 9, 2016 · 9,179 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Honda Ridgeline
VEHICLES AFFECTED
9,179
REMEDY
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness and related components, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported a problem with the electrical system wiring. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Water may enter the rear wiring harness through the connector located under the truck bed drain hole, possibly causing the connection terminals to corrode.

WHY IT MATTERS

Corrosion of the wiring harness can cause increased electrical resistance, unexpectedly activating the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness and related components, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-888.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2017Honda Ridgeline

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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