Honda Ridgeline Recalled Because Rearview Camera May Fail

Jun 08, 2024

Using the tailgate may break a wiring harness on certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline pickup trucks

Honda is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 Ridgeline pickup trucks because it found that opening and closing the tailgate may break a wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail. This action involves 117,445 trucks.

Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicate that about 7 percent of the recalled trucks may have the defect.

Honda says that it has received more than 3,400 warranty claims related to this problem but that there have been no reported injuries or deaths related to it. Of course, a rearview camera is more than a convenience; it’s a safety feature to reduce backover injury risks.

Owners will be notified in January about the problem and instructed to go to their local Honda dealership for a repair. Technicians will replace the rearview camera tailgate wiring harness with a new one that has an improved design.

Vehicles recalled: Certain 2017 to 2019 Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks.

The problem: Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.

The fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera wiring harness free of charge.

How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may call Honda’s customer service at 888-234-2138.

NHTSA campaign number: 22V867000. Honda’s number for this recall is 6RW.

Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: NHTSA’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.

If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, it means your vehicle doesn’t currently have one. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly.

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Jeff S. Bartlett

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