Honda’s motobike To be remember a great variety of Pilot and Passport SUV and Ridgeline pickup trucks to address a potentially faulty roof latch device that could fail while the vehicle is in motion, potentially allowing the roof to open unexpectedly, posing a safety hazard. The recall covers the Passports 2019, Pilot 2016-2019 and Ridgeline 2017-2020 models – for just 725,000 vehicles.
The company’s error message indicates that the problem could actually stem from a faulty seal between the hood and the grille. Air entering gaps in the washers can cause buffering at highway speeds. The vibrations from this pad can cause minor damage to the hood latch where it comes into contact with the hood itself. These stress cracks can eventually cause the striker to fully detach from the hood, allowing it to fly off.
“Roof vibration noises or loose hoods are potential warnings of a driver failure to latch on to the hood,” Honda says. “A detached hood stop could allow the hood to open, obstructing the driver’s view and increasing the risk of a crash.”
Customers whose vehicles are made within the specified production range will be notified of the recall by January. Honda will inspect the customer’s vehicle and either re-strengthen the roof latch’s latch or replace it altogether. hood if it’s too fix.
