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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V888
Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 9,179
Water may Leak into Rear Wiring Harness
Corrosion of the wiring harness can cause increased electrical resistance, unexpectedly activating the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness and related components, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin January 24, 2017.
Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Honda’s number for this recall is KD3.
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.safercar.gov.
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