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NHTSA Recall 16V888000: Electrical system: wiring

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,179 vehicles. It affects 2017 Honda Ridgeline.

9,179
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (February 3)
NHTSA campaign16V888000
Manufacturer campaignKD3
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedDecember 9, 2016
Owner notificationFebruary 3, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ridgeline AWD vehicles manufactured April 1, 2016, to August 11, 2016. Water may enter the rear wiring harness through the connector located under the truck bed drain hole, possibly causing the connection terminals to corrode.

Safety risk

Corrosion of the wiring harness can cause increased electrical resistance, unexpectedly activating the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness and related components, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD3.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V888000

Make and modelModel years
Honda Ridgeline2017

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.