Honda is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to potential rear suspension failure caused by corrosion of the rear subframe. The defect could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects various Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Acura MDX models.
This recall impacts a significant number of Honda and Acura vehicles, highlighting potential safety risks related to suspension failure. It underscores the importance of vehicle maintenance and manufacturer responsiveness to safety defects, potentially affecting consumer trust and future sales.
Honda is initiating a recall of over 800,000 vehicles in the United States due to a defect that could lead to rear suspension failure. The issue involves corrosion of the rear subframe at suspension mounting points, which may cause the suspension to detach and result in a loss of vehicle control. This increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The recall encompasses specific models including the 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Honda Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX. A total of 880,514 vehicles are affected, primarily sold in states with higher exposure to road salt and corrosive conditions, such as Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and others across the Midwest and Northeast.
Honda estimates that only about 1% of the affected vehicles will actually have the defect. The company has reported no warranty claims or any injuries or deaths linked to this specific problem. As a remedy, authorized Honda and Acura dealerships will inspect the rear subframe. If necessary, they will install a reinforcement kit or repair or replace the affected components at no cost to the vehicle owners.
Owners can expect to receive notification letters regarding the recall by July 7. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has assigned campaign number 26V367000 to this recall, while Honda's internal numbers are AOU and AOT. Information on whether a specific vehicle identification number (VIN) is affected will be available on NHTSA.gov starting June 10.