Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #18V848000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V848000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting 2019 honda ridgeline and pilot vehicles Includes 404 affected units, Pillar Mounting Holes Incorrect Size/FMVSS 214 226, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2019 honda ridgeline and pilot vehicles
Defect Summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2019 honda ridgeline and pilot vehicles. the mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended. in the event of a crash necessitating right side curtain air bag deployment, the clip may not hold the center pillar trim panel in position and it may potentially interfere with the curtain air bag deployment. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 214, "side impact protection," and 226, "ejection mitigation."
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the right center pillar that will securely hold the center pillar trim clip, free of charge. the recall began january 22, 2019. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's number for this recall is d3d.