Honda recalls more than 880,000 cars due to a problem with rear suspension components
ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • • business
Key Points:
- Honda is recalling over 800,000 vehicles, including certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX models, due to potential rear suspension component failure caused by corrosion at the rear subframe suspension mounting points.
- The recall affects 880,514 vehicles sold in 20 states, primarily in the Northeast and Midwest, with Honda estimating that about 1% of these vehicles have the defect.
- No warranty claims, injuries, or deaths have been reported related to this issue so far.
- Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and either install a reinforcement kit or repair/replace affected components at no cost to owners.
- Owner notification letters will be mailed starting July 7, and affected vehicle identification numbers will be searchable on NHTSA.gov from June 10; owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information.