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2017 Honda Ridgeline recall: wiring

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on December 9, 2016. It covers about 9,179 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,179
reported
Dec 9, 2016
owners notified
Feb 3, 2017
related complaints
93

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 16V888000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 93 complaints about electrical problems.

2017 Honda Ridgeline

Questions about recall 16V888000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline wiring?

Yes. Recall 16V888000, reported on December 9, 2016, covers about 9,179 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V888000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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