2019 Honda Ridgeline | 2019 Honda Pilot — Structure: body: roof and pillars
Published December 4, 2018 · Recall initiated: November 28, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V848000, published December 4, 2018 and initiated November 28, 2018. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2019 Honda Ridgeline | 2019 Honda Pilot — Structure: body: roof and pillars.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- RIDGELINE
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2019 HONDA RIDGELINE | 2019 HONDA PILOT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Honda Ridgeline | 2019 Honda Pilot — Structure: body: roof and pillars recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V848000 on December 4, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HONDA. Model: RIDGELINE.