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NHTSARecalled Dec 9, 2016 · #16V888000

Water may Leak into Rear Wiring Harness

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Description

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

Product details

Product
  • Water may Leak into Rear Wiring Harness
  • 2017 Ridgeline AWD
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model numbers
2017 Ridgeline
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice