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Honda Recalls 880,514 Vehicles in 22 States for Rear Subframe Corrosion; 1% Affected, No Injuries Reported
American Honda Motor Co. is recalling certain 2016-2022 Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport and 2014-2020 Acura MDX models sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Dealers will inspect and repair affected vehicles at no cost.
Jun 11, 4:00 AM·1m read2 sources
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American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 880,514 vehicles because the rear subframe can corrode at suspension mounting points and cause the rear suspension to fail. The recall covers certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia or Wisconsin.
Honda estimates that just 1% of the vehicles listed have the defect. The company has had no warranty claims and no reports of an injury or death related to the problem. Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit if necessary, or repair or replace the rear subframe components at no cost to vehicle owners.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s campaign number for the recall is 26V367000. Honda’s numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT.
Gov beginning June 10. Owners may contact Honda’s customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
