Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Honda recalls over 724K vehicles due to risk of hood opening while driving, (Dec 3, 2021)
Organizations Mentioned:American Honda Motor Co.
By Susan Engstrom
Dealers will repair the hood latch striker or replace the hood.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling about 724,826 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles because the hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving. A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 21V932, Report receipt date: November 29, 2021).
Remedy. Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 17, 2022.
Contact information. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV. Owners also may 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.
Companies: American Honda Motor Co.
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