NHTSA Recall 07V542000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V542000; Date: Nov. 21, 2007
If the hood support rod hole fails, the hood could fall increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Honda Ridgeline
Component: Structure:body:hood
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 410
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, the hole in the sheetmetal front bulkhead that serves as the base and pivot point for the hood support rod was not punched to specification. The hood support rod may fail to hold the hood in position due to insufficient strength.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the prop rod base hole and, if necessary, install reinforcement parts free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2007. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Recall Notes:
Honda recall no. Q64. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 5, 2007
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