NHTSA Recall 07V542000: Hood (structure)
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 410 vehicles. It affects 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V542000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Q64 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › HOOD |
| Report received | November 21, 2007 |
| Owner notification | December 5, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the hood support rod hole fails, the hood could fall increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V542000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Ridgeline | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.