NHTSA Recall 18V848000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V848000; Date: Nov. 28, 2018
in the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2019 Honda Pilot; 2019 Honda Ridgeline
Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Affected Units:: 403
Recall Summary:
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."
How to Fix:
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 is expected to begin january 25, 2019. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's number for this recall is d3d.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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