HONDA RIDGELINE 2020: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V932000

Make Model Year
HONDA RIDGELINE 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-01-18 2021-11-29 2021-11-30

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: PBV

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 724826

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 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.