NHTSA recall 18V-848 (18V848000)
structure recall reported November 28, 2018 - about 404 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V848000
- Also written as
- 18V-848
- Manufacturer number
- D3D
- Reported
- November 28, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~404
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-848 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.