CarRecallWatch- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rearview camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6RW.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Opening and closing the tailgate on certain 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline vehicles may break the rearview camera wiring harness. When the harness breaks, the rearview camera can stop working.
An inoperative rearview camera reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this if they rely on the camera when backing up.
Dealers will replace the rearview camera wiring harness free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. You can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, referencing recall number 6RW, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Ridgeline | 201720182019 |
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