Hood Vibration at Highway Speeds – 2019 Honda Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, & 2017-2020 Ridgeline

November 29, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V932000

Hood May Open While Driving

A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver’s view and increase the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V932

Manufacturer HondaeBay logo (American HondaeBay logo Motor Co.)

Components STRUCTURE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number of Units Affected 724,826

 

Summary

HondaeBay logo (American HondaeBay logo Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

 

Remedy

Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact HondaeBay logo customer service at 1-888-234-2138. HondaeBay logo’s number for this recall is PBV.

 

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.

 

Check if your Honda has a Recall

 


A21-086
December 10, 2021
Version 2

Safety Recall: Hood Vibration at Highway Speeds

Supersedes 21-086, dated November 30, 2021, to revise the information.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

YearModelTrimVIN Range
2019PassportALLCheck the iN VIN status for eligibility
2016–19PilotALLCheck the iN VIN status for eligibility
2017–20RidgelineALLCheck the iN VIN status for eligibility

 

REVISION SUMMARY

This service bulletin was extensively revised, American HondaeBay logo recommends you read the entire bulletin.

 

BACKGROUND

Due to an improper hood to grill gap setting at the time of vehicle manufacturing, the hood latch may experience higher than expected load under certain driving conditions. Strong air pressure forced through this gap may cause the hood to vibrate which, over time, may cause the area surrounding the hood latch striker to crack and potentially dislodge, presenting a risk for the hood to open while driving and increasing the risk of a crash.

 

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign.

Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.

Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new or used vehicle inventory.

Failure to repair a vehicle subject to a recall or campaign may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits from the customer or anyone else harmed as a result of such failure. Before selling a vehicle in inventory, always check if it is affected by a safety recall by conducting a VIN status inquiry.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Follow the inspection procedure to determine if the hood is repairable. If any of the inspection areas fail, replace the hood.

NOTE: Below is a simplified flow chart that depicts the overall inspection and repair. Refer to each respective section following the flow chart for inspection and repair details.

 

PARTS INFORMATION For Hood Repair

Part NamePart NumberQuantity
Hood Striker Repair Kit (Contains (1) Striker Plate and (3) 6 MM Bolts and Washers).60110-TG7-3051
Spot Weld repair Kit (Contains (1) Rivet and (1) Washer).06601-TG7-3051

 

For Hood Replacement

Part NamePart NumberQuantity
Hood Component60100-TG7-A92ZZ1
Emission Label (Must Replace) (Due to P/N variation between models/years, you may add the label P/N in the replacement parts section of the template)Refer to Parts Bulletin 18-0021 for ordering instructions.1
Air Conditioner Label – (Must Replace)

(Check by VIN in the Parts Catalog for Proper Application)

80050-TG7-A001
Air Conditioner Label – (Must Replace)

(Check by VIN in the Parts Catalog for Proper Application)

80050-T6Z-A001
Air Conditioner Label – (Must Replace)

(Check by VIN in the Parts Catalog for Proper Application)

80050-TYR-A001
Rubber Hood Seal (If Needed)74146-TG7-A011
Hood Cushion (If Needed)91601-SYC-J002
Hood Cushion (If Needed)91603-S9A-0033
Insulator Clip (If Needed)91502-TZ5-A018

 

TOOLS INFORMATION

Part NamePart NumberQuantity
Striker and Spot Weld Inspection Template kit

(Contains 5 Inspection Templates, and 10 Fender Clips)

07AAJ-TG7A1001
Metric Rotabroach Master Hole Cutting KitBLR11201SO1
Rivet Gun/InstallerHas been auto-shipped to each dealer. The brand and model number may vary.1
Deburring ToolDEBUR3001

 

INSPECTION PROCEDURE A

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.

2. Open the hood, then mount the support rod in the hood for support.

3. Inspect the hood striker area for cracks.

  • If there are no cracks, go to INSPECTION PROCEDURE B.
  • If there are cracks, go to Step 4.

4. Install the inspection template onto the hood striker as shown, then use a permanent marker to trace the areas around each striker mounting bolt.

 

5. Remove the template, then visually inspect the length and location of the crack(s).

  • If the crack(s) are within or touching the lines you traced, go to INSPECTION PROCEDURE B.
  • If the crack(s) are beyond or outside the lines you traced, take clear photos, then go to REPAIR PROCEDURE C.

 

INSPECTION PROCEDURE B

1. Locate the 2 spot welds on the hood frame as shown.

 

2. Inspect for a crack(s) at each spot weld.

  • If no crack(s) are present, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE A.
  • If there is full separation at the spot weld, take clear photos, then go to REPAIR PROCEDURE C.

 

  • If a crack(s) are present, but the spot weld hasn’t fully separated, go to Step 3.

3. Use the spot weld inspection circle on the inspection template to determine a pass/fail condition.

4. Align the center mark of the template with the center-point of the spot weld.

 

  • If the length of the crack(s) are within the spot weld inspection circle, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE B, followed by REPAIR PROCEDURE A.

 

  • If the length of the crack(s) are beyond the spot weld inspection circle, take clear photos, then go to REPAIR PROCEDURE C.

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE A

1. Remove and discard the 3 bolts securing the striker to the hood frame.

 

2. Position the striker plate onto the hood frame and temporarily install the 2 fender clips supplied with the template kit to align the hood striker and the striker plate.

 

3. Thread 2 of the new bolts into the striker plate until they are snug, then remove the 2 fender clips. Thread the remaining bolt and torque the bolts to 8 N.m (8 lb-ft).

REPAIR PROCEDURE B

1. Mark the center point of the spot weld using a center punch.

 

2. Drill the spot weld using a 7mm Rotabroach bit, then remove any metal shavings or burrs using the Deburring Tool.

NOTE: Place a suitable cover over the engine bay to catch any metal shavings to prevent them from falling into the engine bay.

 

3. Install the mandrel end of the rivet into the Riveting Tool.

 

4. Place the supplied washer onto the rivet body, then insert the rivet into the hole you made on the hood.

 

5. Use one hand to support the hood, then push firmly with the rivet in place. Squeeze the tool/trigger to fasten the rivet.

 

NOTE: Do not use the tool in the conditions shown below. Doing so causes incorrect fastening.

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE C

NOTE:

  • Prior authorization must be approved by your DPSM before doing any work related to replacing the hood. To request authorization, do the following:
  • Take clear photos of the cracks beyond or outside the lines drawn on the hood striker.
  • Take clear photos of the spot weld fully separated.
  • Take clear photos of the template spot weld inspection circle that shows the spot weld cracks beyond the template spot weld circle.
  • Submit to your DPSM for approval, photos of the hood defect(s) and door jamb label that shows the VIN and attach a HondaeBay logo and AcuraeBay logo Certified Collision Repair Shop estimate.
  • All work must be completed by a HondaeBay logo and AcuraeBay logo Certified Collision Repair Shop.
  • Refer to Service Bulletin 16-065, Material Requirements for Warranty and Goodwill Paint Repairs, for a list of approved paints and materials that must be used for warranty repairs.
  • Give your warranty clerk the HondaeBay logo and AcuraeBay logo Certified Collision Repair Shop receipt. For the warranty claim to be paid, a copy of the HondaeBay logo and AcuraeBay logo Certified Collision Repair Shop invoice must be included in the warranty claim.

1. Have a new replacement hood installed and refinished by a HondaeBay logo and AcuraeBay logo Certified Collision Repair Shop.

2. Remove the hood insulator from the original hood.

 

3. Remove the hood seal.

 

4. Install the hood insulator.

NOTE: Replace the insulator if it is torn/missing sections and replace any stressed or damaged clips.

5. Install the hood seal.

NOTE: Replace the hood seal if it is torn/missing sections and replace any stressed or damaged clips.

6. Do the following steps to adjust the hood:

  • Slightly loosen the hood hinge mounting bolts and the hood latch mounting bolts.
  • Adjust the hood alignment in the following sequence.
  • Adjust the hood right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes in the hood hinges.
  • Turn the hood edge cushions, in or out as necessary, making sure the hood fit flush with the body at the front and side edges.
  • Adjust the hood latch to obtain the proper height at the forward edge, and move the latch right or left until the striker is centered in the latch.
  • Tighten each bolt to the specified torque.
  • Check that the hood opens properly and closes securely.
  • Inspect the resting position of the hood seal. Ensure that the hood seal is making contact along the front grille.
  • Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges, and let the paint dry.

 

7. Apply multipurpose grease to the hood latch and the hood hinges as indicated by the arrows.

 

8. Apply new labels as shown and in the following locations.

  • Air Conditioner Label.
  • Emission Label.

 

EMISSION LABEL ORDERING INFORMATION

The controlled Parts Order screen in the iN is used to order emission labels. To order, you are required to supply the VIN, the vehicle owner’s first and last name, and the name of a contact person at your dealership. It is very important that the VIN and other information be accurate. This information forms the basis for locating customers should it become necessary to do so in the future.

Vehicle Application: Under no circumstances may an emission label be installed on any vehicle other than the one whose VIN is indicated in the order. Emission labels that are ordered but not installed must be returned to AHM. Refer to the “Controlled Parts Return Policy” section in the Parts System Guide. Failure to follow this directive could subject the dealer to enforcement activity and fines.

Required Information: Orders for emission labels must include the customer’s first and last name and the vehicle’s complete VIN. A part number is not required when ordering emission labels. The correct label will be issued automatically based on the VIN.

END

 


DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT

 

573.6(c)(1)

Name of manufacturer:HondaeBay logo Development and Manufacturing of America, LLC
Manufacturer’s agent:Jeff Chang
American HondaeBay logo Motor Co., Inc.
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746

 

573.6(c)(2)

Identification of potentially affected vehicles:

Make/ModelModel YearDates of ManufactureNumber of Vehicles
HondaeBay logo Passport201911/08/2017 –  04/09/201918,704
HondaeBay logo Pilot201605/21/2014 –  11/07/2016185,832
HondaeBay logo Pilot201710/20/2016 –  12/05/2017153,503
HondaeBay logo Pilot201812/05/2017 –  07/16/2018107,321
HondaeBay logo Pilot201909/18/2017 –  04/09/2019110,653
HondaeBay logo Ridgeline201705/08/2015 –  08/31/201749,490
HondaeBay logo Ridgeline201807/27/2017–  03/07/201821,381
HondaeBay logo Ridgeline201901/09/2018 –  11/19/201958,235
HondaeBay logo Ridgeline202004/02/2019 –  08/27/202019,707

 

Description of the basis for the determination of the recall population:

The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.

 

Description of how the vehicles being recalled differ from similar vehicles not included in the recall:

Similar vehicles produced outside the specified manufacturing range above had adhesive applied to the hood latch striker and the hood latch height and front seal were set to specification.

 

Identification of affected components:

Component:Hood Comp., Engine
Part No.:60100-TG7-A91
Country of Origin:U.S.

 

573.6(c)(3)

Total number of potentially affected vehicles: 724,826

 

573.6(c)(4)

Percentage of affected vehicles that contain the defect: 100%

 

573.6(c)(5)

Defect description:

Gaps in the front seal between the hood and grill allow for air entry, potentially resulting in hood vibration at highway speeds. Over time the hood vibration could form stress fractures along the hood latch striker and separate the hood latch striker from the hood. A separated hood latch striker may allow the hood to open, obstructing the driver’s view and increasing the risk of a crash. Hood vibration noises or a loose hood are potential warnings of a failing hood latch striker.

 

573.6(c)(6)

Chronology:

July 2016

Stress fractures were found on the hood latch striker during durability testing of a prototype Ridgeline. After adhesive was applied to a prototype vehicle’s hood latch striker, the vehicle passed durability testing; thereafter, adhesive was applied to the hood latch striker in mass production of similarly designed vehicles as a quality improvement effort. No quality investigations were initiated as there were no market concerns of hood latch striker durability from similarly designed vehicles.

 

April 2017

After receiving some non-safety related market concerns, HondaeBay logo launched an investigation for hood vibration/noises and/or loose hood.

 

December 2017

A technical service bulletin (17-083) was launched to address hood vibration and/or loose hood by adjusting the hood alignment.

 

February 2019

Corrosion was found in the engine compartment during corrosion testing of the upcoming Passport. Salt water intrusion indicated gaps between the hood and grill.

 

April 2019

On-line checks and adjustments were implemented to Passport and Pilot mass production to ensure hood latch height and that the front seal between hood and grill was set to specification.

 

August 2019

Online checks and adjustments were implemented to Ridgeline mass production to ensure hood latch height and that the front seal between hood and grill was set to specification.

 

September 2019

HondaeBay logo initiated another investigation into hood vibration/noises due to stress fractures in hood latch strikers.

 

March 2021

HondaeBay logo confirmed complete hood latch striker separation in the field.

 

August 2021

Re-creation testing confirmed progressive stress fractures in the hood latch striker can result in separation from the hood.

 

October 2021

Review of previous mass production quality improvement efforts (adhesive application in July 2016 and checks/adjustments of the hood latch height and front seal in April – August 2019) judged enough toughness to prevent separation of the hood latch striker from stress fractures. Vehicles built prior to the implementation of both these mass production quality improvement efforts may not have enough toughness to prevent hood latch striker separation.

 

November 19, 2021

HondaeBay logo determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall.

As of November 19, 2021, HondaeBay logo has received 116 warranty claims and no reports of crashes or injuries related to this issue.

 

573.6(c)(8)(i)

Program for remedying the defect:

Registered owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to bring their vehicle to an authorized HondaeBay logo dealer. Depending on the condition of the hood latch striker, the dealer may repair the hood and install a striker support plate, or completely replace the hood with a new part. The hood repair or replacement will be performed for free.

 

Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense will be eligible for reimbursement, in accord with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA.

 

573.6(c)(8)(ii)

The notification date to dealers: November 30, 2021

The estimated date to start notifications to owners: January 17, 2022

 

573.6(c)(10)

Representative copies of all notices, bulletins and other communications:

A copy of the dealer service bulletin, the final customer notification letter and other dealer communication will be submitted to your office as soon as possible.

 

A draft of the owner notification letter will be submitted to your office as soon as possible.

 

573.6(c)(11)

Manufacturer’s campaign number: PBV

 


9 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
HONDAeBay logoPASSPORT2019
HONDAeBay logoPILOT2016-2019
HONDAeBay logoRIDGELINE2017-2020

 


21 Associated Documents

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V932-1579.pdf 645.87KB

 


Chronology

RMISC-21V932-8984.pdf 62.434KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2016-20 Multi-Model HondaeBay logo Hood Latch Striker Inspection

RCMN-21V932-7343.pdf 196.103KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V932-0246.pdf 1047.86KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Part 573, Defect Information Report

RMISC-21V932-2040.pdf 148.775KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V932-1035.PDF 217.914KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – 573.6(c)(6)Chronology

RMISC-21V932-5291.pdf 42.584KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – January 2022

RCONL-21V932-0413.pdf 36.755KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V932-1964.pdf 1074.704KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V932-9828.pdf 692.07KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Hood Repair Kit 06601-TG7-305; 16-19M Pilot, 17-20M Ridgeline, 19M Passport Hood: December 1, 2021

RCMN-21V932-6875.pdf 133.36KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Part Return Request 16-19M Pilot, 17-20M Ridgeline, 19M Passport Hood/ 60100-T: December 1, 2021

RCMN-21V932-8539.pdf 106.115KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Hood Repair Kit 06601-TG7-305; 16-19M Pilot, 17-20M Ridgeline, 19M Passport Hood: December 1, 2021

RCMN-21V932-3567.pdf 133.651KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Part Return Request 16-19M Pilot, 17-20M Ridgeline, 19M Passport Hood/ 60100-T: December 1, 2021

RCMN-21V932-4458.pdf 106.459KB

 


Statement by American HondaeBay logo Regarding Hood Striker Recall: 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot and 2017-2020 Ridgeline: December 2, 2021

RMISC-21V932-3991.pdf 87.043KB

 


Recall 573 Report – December 9, 2021

RCLRPT-21V932-1863.PDF 217.906KB

 


Recall 573 Report – December 16, 2021

RCLRPT-21V932-4127.PDF 217.938KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Amended Defect Information Report W/O PII December 9, 2021

RMISC-21V932-0851.pdf 44.219KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-1

RCLQRT-21V932-5859.PDF 211.148KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-2

RCLQRT-21V932-9397.PDF 211.256KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-3

RCLQRT-21V932-4351.PDF 211.343KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V932&docType=RCL

 


 

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