Electrical system: wiringRecall 16V-888 · 2017 Honda Ridgeline
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 16V-888 covers 9,179 2017 Honda Ridgeline for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V888000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 27 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 2016 to August 11, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.