NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V664
Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 118
SRS May Become Disabled Due to Manufacturing Error
In the event of a crash, if the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing error, possibly resulting in the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SRS unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s numbers for this recall are B2R, C2P, and Z2Q.
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
Service Bulletin
A18-108
September 28, 2018
Version 1
Safety Recall: 2019 Ridgeline SRS Unit
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Year | Model | Trim | VIN Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ridgeline | ALL | Check the iN VIN status for eligibility. |
BACKGROUND
An internal component failure in the SRS unit may cause the SRS not to operate properly.
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. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this safety recall, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the SRS unit.
PARTS INFORMATION
| Part Name | Quantity | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| SRS Unit | 1 | 77960-T6Z-A03 |
| TORX Ground Bolt | 3 | 90137-S84-A01  |
TOOL INFORMATION
| Part Name | Quantity | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4″ Drive TORX T30 Stubby Bit Socket (commercially available) | 1 | BLPTS1430 (Snap-on) |
NOTE
This is a commercially available tool and not a Honda special tool. The use of this or simular TORX T30 Stubby Bit Socket is recommended.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
| Operation Number | Description | Flat Rate Time | Defect Code | Symptom Code | Template ID | Failed Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7511C2 | Replace the SRS unit (includes SRS software check/update and front passenger seat weight sensor initialization) | 0.8 hr | 6PA00 | C2P00 | A18108A | 77960-T6Z-A03 |
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
- Remove the front bulkhead cover.
- Remove the air intake tube.
- Disconnect the 12-volt battery. Refer to the service information.
NOTE
Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
- Remove the driver’s and passenger’s center console side covers.
- Disconnect the SRS unit connectors.
NOTE
The SRS unit connectors have lever locks. Release the locks before attempting to disconnect the connectors. To release the lock, pull the lever while pushing the lock on the outside of the connector, then pull out the connector.
NOTE
The passenger side forward bolt will need the use of the 1/4″ drive TORX T30 stubby bit socket and 1/4″ drive ratchet to remove the bolt.
- Mark and remove the old SRS unit and install the new unit.
- Tightening the new bolts to 11 N·m (8 lb-ft) in the numbered sequence shown below.
NOTE
The three TORX bolts must be replaced when installing new SRS unit.
To apply the proper torque of 11 N·m (8 lb-ft) to the TORX bolts use 1/4″ drive torque wrench and a TORX T30 Stubby Bit Socket as shown below.
- Connect the 12-volt battery. Refer to the service information.
- With the i-HDS, check that the SRS unit has the latest software. If it does not have the latest, update the software in the SRS unit.
NOTE
When updating control units, use the most current version of the i-HDS software and interface device.
- Do the FRONT PASSENGER’S WEIGHT SENSOR INITIALIZATION. Refer to the procedure below.
- Confirm SRS operation by turning the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
- Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal. Refer to the service information.
FRONT PASSENGER’S WEIGHT SENSOR INITIALIZATION
NOTES
- When you replace or update the SRS unit, initialize the front passenger’s weight sensor with the HDS.
- When you replace or remove the front passenger’s weight sensor, the front passenger’s seat frame, or the front passenger’s seat rail, initialize the front passenger’s weight sensor with the HDS.
- Connect the HDS to the vehicle.
- Front Passenger’s Weight Sensor – Initialize
NOTES
- Before doing this procedure, clear the DTCs.
- Before doing this procedure, make sure the 12 volt battery is fully charged.
- Make sure the front passenger’s seat and all components of the seat are correctly installed.
- Make sure nothing is on the front passenger’s seat, including aftermarket seat covers or mats.
- Make sure there is nothing in the front passenger’s seat-back pocket.
- Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
- When you perform this procedure, the vehicle temperature must be between 41 – 113 °F (5 – 45°C).
- When the vehicle is exposed to intense cold or intense heat, move the vehicle inside, open the windows and moonroof (if equipped) and perform this procedure after one hour or more.
- Do not expose the front passenger’s seat to sudden temperature changes.
- Do not use the A/C and the heater.
- Do not touch the front passenger’s seat and keep the vehicle stationary during this procedure.
- Do not attach the front seat belt tongue into the buckle.
- If possible, do all of the above procedures inside.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Position the front passenger’s seat all the way rearward and lowermost (if equipped with the height adjuster), then adjust the seat-back to the forward most position.
NOTE
Do not move the seat from this position until the initialization is completed.
- From the System Selection Menu, select SRS, then Adjustment. In Adjustment, select SWS Initialization. Follow the prompts until the front passenger’s weight sensor initialization has been completed.
- From the System Selection Menu, select SRS, then Data List. In the Data List, select FRONT PASSENGER’S WEIGHT. The weight (T0) of the front passenger’s seat is displayed on the Data List. Write this measurement down as “T0” on a piece of paper.
- If the reading on the HDS (T0) is within ±0.5 kg (±1.1 lbs), go to step 5.
- If the reading on the HDS (T0) is at or not within ±0.5 kg (±1.1 lbs), do the following and repeat the procedure from step 1.
- Confirm that the seat has no interference with surrounding components.
- Remove the front passenger’s weight sensors (If they were not reinstalled), reinstall them, then repeat this procedure from the step 1.
- If after reinstalling the front passenger’s weight sensors, the HDS (T0) is still at or not within ±0.5 kg (±1.1 lbs), replace the front passenger’s weight sensors, then repeat this procedure from the beginning.
- Prepare a weight between 10 kg (22 lbs) － 20 kg (44 lbs) then measure and note its actual weight (M) with a weight scale.
NOTES
- The accuracy of the weight scale must be within 1 kg (2 lbs).
- The weight must be uniform in shape and size to allow precise placement on the seat.
- Precisely place the prepared weight on center of the front passenger’s seat.
- From the Data List, select FRONT PASSENGER’S WEIGHT. The weight (T) of the front passenger’s seat is displayed on the Data List. Write this measurement down as “T” on a piece of paper.
- Calculate the variance between (M1) and the HDS (T) with the following formula.
Variance = (T) – (M)
T: Weight measured by the HDS with the weight on the seat.
M: Half of the weight measured by the weight scale.
- If the variance is within ±7.3 lbs (±3.3 kg), initialization is complete. Go to step 10.
- If the variance is at or not within ±7.3 lbs (±3.3 kg), do the following and repeat the procedure from step 1.
- Confirm that the seat has no interference with surrounding components.
- Confirm that the weight was placed precisely in the center of the seat.
- Remove the front passenger’s weight sensors, reinstall them, then repeat this procedure from the step 1. If the variance is still at or not within ±7.3 lbs (±3.3 kg), replace the front passenger’s weight sensors (if they were not replaced), then repeat this procedure from step 1.
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
END
A18-108
September 28, 2018
Version 1
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCRIT-18V664-9008.pdf
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – September 28, 2018 Subject 19 Insight, Ody, and Ridgeline SRS Unit Replacement Stop Sale & Safety Recalls
September 28, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCMN-18V664-8462.pdf
DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RMISC-18V664-9781.pdf
Recall Acknowledgement
October 15, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V664-3353.pdf
Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=18V664&docType=RCL
i-HDS Diagnostic Software and J2534 Reprogramming Software
Honda J2534 Pass-Thru User Guide
Honda J2534 Pass-Thru Software Download
Vehicle Communication Interfaces (VCI)
The i-HDS software supports the use of a generic pass-thru VCI that is compliant with SAE J2534-1 and J2534-2. However, Honda recommends the Denso DST-i or the Bosch MVCI for use on Honda and Acura vehicles, as Honda has worked closely with these manufacturers to ensure their hardware and our software interact safely and within the J2534-1 and -2 specifications, for both diagnostics and reprogramming. If you choose to use a generic VCI, please carefully consider the customer and technical support options you will receive from your chosen device supplier. Honda does not provide technical or customer support for generic VCI devices.
The VCI Application Table below lists devices that either are approved and supported by Honda or are known to have completed and passed an independent, exhaustive validation program with our i-HDS software suite.
| Manufacturer | Version Information | Notes | VCI Name | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firmware | J2534 API | |||
| DENSO | 2.00.0010* | 04.04 | This is the current generation VCI used by Honda and Acura dealers. Honda routinely validates the functionality and provides customer support for this device. | DST-i |
| Bosch | 3.01.54* | 04.04 | This is the previous generation VCI used by Honda and Acura dealers. Honda routinely validates the functionality and provides customer support for this device. | MVCI |
| Drew Technologies | 1.7.7** | 04.04 | This company has completed an independent i-HDS validation and claims it to function with the i-HDS software. Honda does not provide ongoing validation, nor customer support for this device. | MongoosePro Honda |
| Dearborn Group | 3.303** | 04.04 | This company has completed an independent i-HDS validation and claims it to function with the i-HDS software. Honda does not provide ongoing validation, nor customer support for this device. | d-briDGe Pro |
* These versions may have been superseded. Honda provides the latest supported versions to current i-HDS subscribers.
** Version used in validation program. See Terms and Conditions and Important Notice Regarding Reprogramming below for more details.
DST-i Information:
MVCI Information:
