NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V888
Manufacturer Honda
(American Honda Motor Co.)
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 9,179
Water may Leak into Rear Wiring Harness
Corrosion of the wiring harness can cause increased electrical resistance, unexpectedly activating the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
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.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness and related components, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin January 24, 2017.
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.
Check if your Honda has a Recall
A16-093
December 20, 2016
05483 Version 2
Safety Recall: Rear Wire Harness/Rear Subframe Harness
Supersedes 16-093, dated December 08, 2016; to revise the information highlighted in yellow
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Year | Model | Trim | VIN Range |
| 2017 | Ridgeline | AWD | Check the iN VIN status for eligibility |
REVISION SUMMARY
- Additional notes were added under PARTS INFORMATION and WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION.
- Notes were revised under BACKGROUND, CORRECTIVE ACTION and REPAIR PROCEDURE A.
BACKGROUND
Water may enter connector C601 on the rear wire harness and rear subframe harness causing a MIL to come on and setting related and possibly unrelated VSA and/or AWD DTCs. The most common DTCs set include:
| DTC | DTC Description |
| U0416-68 | ECM Failure |
| U0416-F8 | VSA Modulator-Control Unit Malfunction |
| U0416 | VSA System Malfunction |
| U0199 | MICU lost communication with power window master switch |
| U0180 | Climate Control Unit lost communication with automatic lighting control unit-sensor |
| C1040-00 | Wheel Speed Signal Error |
| C003A-62 | Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Compare Failure |
| C003A-14 | Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Failure (Circuit Short to Ground or Open) |
| C0037-62 | Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Compare Failure |
| C0037-14 | Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Failure (Circuit Short to ground or open) |
There will be multiple repair procedures depending on the current condition and production date of the rear wire harness. NOTE:
- Parts for REPAIR PROCEDURE A are currently unavailable. Vehicles that are directed to REPAIR PROCEDURE A from the INSPECTION PROCEDURE cannot be repaired at this time because parts are not available. The service advisor must let the customer know they will have to return once the parts are available. American Honda will notify the customer when the parts are available.
- Do not close out the campaign until the parts are available and the repair procedure can be done. If you cannot fix the vehicle, you need to inspect the vehicle again when the customer returns.
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. Repair these vehicles before they are sold.
Federal law requires that all affected new vehicles be repaired before sale. In addition, 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. Furthermore, state law may provide American Honda with the right to seek indemnification in any such claim or lawsuit. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this recall, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect and determine which repair procedure is applicable. Replace or repair the rear wire harness and/or rear subframe harness according to inspection.
NOTE: Parts for REPAIR PROCEDURE A are currently unavailable. Vehicles that are directed to REPAIR
PROCEDURE A from the INSPECTION PROCEDURE cannot be repaired at this time because parts are not available. The service advisor must let the customer know they will have to return once the parts are available. American Honda will notify the customer when the parts are available.
PARTS INFORMATION
| Part Name | Part Number | Quantity |
| Rear Wire Harness
RT, RTL, RTL-T, RTS, Sport Black, RTL-E |
32108-T6Z-A01 32108-T6Z-A41 | 1 |
| Rear Subframe Harness (ALL AWD) | 32114-TG7-A00 | 1 |
| Left and Right Upper Pillar Trim Clip | 91561-TA5-A11 | 2 |
Any subsequent components that require replacement other than the parts listed under PARTS INFORMATION on this campaign bulletin will need DPSM authorization, and need to be processed within this campaign bulletin. Contact your DPSM for warranty claim information, approval and information on ordering parts. Replaced components other than the parts listed under PARTS INFORMATION will be subject for review.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
- Do not submit as a regular warranty claim.
- Any subsequent components that require replacement other than the parts listed under PARTS INFORMATION on this campaign bulletin will need DPSM authorization, and need to be processed within this campaign bulletin. Contact your DPSM for warranty claim information, approval and information on ordering parts. Replaced components other than the parts listed under PARTS INFORMATION will be subject for review.
| Operation Number | Description | Flat Rate Time | Defect Code | Symptom Code | Template ID | Failed Part Number |
| 7371CF | Inspect and do Repair Procedure B.
(Trims: RT, RTL, RTL-T, RTS, Sport) | 7.7 hrs | 6HN00 | KD300 | 16-093B | 32108-T6Z-A00 |
| 7371CF | Inspect and do Repair Procedure B.
(Trims: Black, RTL-E) | 7.7 hrs | 6HN00 | KD300 | 16-093C | 32108-T6Z-A00 |
| 7371CG | Inspect and do Repair Procedure C. | 2.6 hrs | 6HN00 | KD300 | 16-093D | 32108-T6Z-A00 |
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
- Remove the driverโs side taillight. Refer to the service information.
- Check the date on the label on the rear wire harness.
- If the harness date is before August 9, 2016 (08/09/2016), go to step 3.
- If the harness date is on or after August 9, 2016 (08/09/2016), go to REPAIR PROCEDURE C.
- Disconnect connector C601 (rear wire harness/rear subframe harness), and inspect the interior of the connector and terminals on both the male and the female side for signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion.
Is there water and/or corrosion inside the connector?
Yes โ Go to REPAIR PROCEDURE B.
No โ Go to REPAIR PROCEDURE A.
REPAIR PROCEDURE A
Parts and Repair Procedure A will be posted in a revised version as soon they are available.
NOTE:
- Parts for REPAIR PROCEDURE A are currently unavailable. Vehicles that are directed to REPAIR PROCEDURE A from the INSPECTION PROCEDURE cannot be repaired at this time because parts are not available. The service advisor must let the customer know they will have to return once the parts are available. American Honda will notify the customer when the parts are available.
- Do not close out the campaign until the parts are available and the repair procedure can be done. If you cannot fix the vehicle, you need to inspect it again when the customer returns.
REPAIR PROCEDURE B
- Using the procedures from the service information, remove the following components:
- Left inner fender panel
- Tailgate trim
- Left and right side bed panels
- Front bed panel
- Bed floor
- Evaporative canister
- Rear seats
- Rear panel insulator
- Rear Bumper
- Check the following components/connectors for any water or corrosion. Replace any affected component if there is any corrosion. If there is water but no corrosion, dry it out and reuse the component.
NOTE: Check both the male and the female side of each connector.
- Differential oil pump motor connector
- Left differential fluid pressure sensor connector
- Right differential fluid pressure sensor connector
- C313 (If there is corrosion found on the differential side of C313, the rear differential carrier assembly will need to be replaced.)
- Check the following components/connectors for any water or corrosion. Replace any affected component if there is any water or corrosion.
NOTE: Check both the male and the female side of each connector.
- Left rear wheel speed sensor connector
- Right rear wheel speed sensor connector
- Replace the rear wire harness and the rear subframe harness.
NOTE: Replace the harness in short sections to route it exactly as the original harness.
- Install the removed parts in reverse order.
NOTE: Be sure to replace the clips on the left and right upper C-pillar trim.
- Clear any DTCs set.
REPAIR PROCEDURE C
- Disconnect connector C601 (rear wire harness/rear subframe harness), and inspect the interior of the connector and terminals on both the male and the female side for signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion.
Is there water and/or corrosion inside the connector?
Yes โ Go to REPAIR PROCEDURE B.
No โ Go to step 2.
- Check the following components/connectors for any water or corrosion. Replace any affected component if there is any corrosion. If there is water but no corrosion, dry it out and reuse the component.
NOTE: Check both the male and the female side of each connector.
- Differential oil pump motor connector
- Left differential fluid pressure sensor connector
- Right differential fluid pressure sensor connector
- C313 (If there is corrosion found on the differential side of C313, the rear differential carrier assembly will need to be replaced.)
- Check the following components/connectors for any water or corrosion. Replace any affected component if there is any water or corrosion.
NOTE: Check both the male and the female side of each connector.
- Left rear wheel speed sensor connector Right rear wheel speed sensor connector
- Replace the rear subframe harness.
- Clear any DTCs set.
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