Hood Flutter or Vibration at Highway Speeds – 2016-2019 Honda Pilot & 2017-2019 Ridgeline

Service Bulletin

A17-083
September 18, 2018
Version 3

 

Hood Flutter or Vibration at Highway Speeds

Supersedes 17-083, dated September 18, 2018, to revise the information highlighted in yellow.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

YearModelTrimVIN Range
2016โ€“19PilotALLALL
2017โ€“20RidgelineALLALL
2019PassportALLALL

 

REVISION SUMMARY

  • Under AFFECTED VEHICLES, the year range was updated for Pilot, Ridgeline and Passport was added.
  • Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, the Flat Rate Time for Operation Number A was updated.
  • Under REPAIR PROCEDURE, a note was added before Step 1, Step 3 image was updated, and Step 4 was added.

 

SYMPTOM

The hood flutters or vibrates at highway speeds.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Adjust the hood edge cushions to slightly touch the hood while still maintaining proper hood alignment. Inspect the adhesive between the hood skin and the support structure. Apply 3M ULTRAPRO Autobody sealant between hood skin and support structure if needed.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Part NamePart NumberQuantity
3M Ultrapro Autobody Sealant (commercially available)083021 (One tube repairs 3 vehicles)

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Part NamePart NumberQuantity
Insulator Clip91502-TZ5-A018

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation
Number
DescriptionFlat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed
Part
Number
812003Adjust the hood edge cushions. (includes inspection)0.3 hr0740606201A17083A60100-TG7-A90ZZ
812003Adjust the hood edge cushions. (includes inspection)0.3 hr0740604201A17083B60100-TG7-A90ZZ
AApply 3M Ultrapro Autobody sealant.0.2 hr

 

Skill Level:  Repair Technician

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

NOTE: Before continuing on with this repair procedure please perform a VIN Inquiry to see if the vehicle qualifies for Service Bulletin 21-086, Safety Recall: Hood Vibration at Highway Speeds. If it qualifies for the safety recall, make sure the safety recall is completed first. Once completed, continue with the repair procedure provided below. If it doesnโ€™t qualify, continue with the repair procedure below.

1. Turn the hood edge cushions, in or out as necessary, so they touch slightly against the hood.

NOTE: Some vehicles left the factory with the hood edge cushions in their lowest height profile, which allows the hood to pivot off the center latch and bounce from side to side.

hood edge cushions

 

  1. Open the hood and remove the hood insulator (8 clips).
  2. Inspect the areas shown designated with red boxes for adhesive separation between the hood skin and the support.

Updated Image:

Inspect the areas shown designated with red boxes for adhesive separation

 

4. If separation is found, apply 3M Ultrapro sealant between the frame and the hood skin.

  • Insert the tube tip between the hood skin and frame at the area of concern.
  • Apply the amount of sealant needed just to where the sealant comes out to the edge of the frame.
  • Ensure that there is a consistent amount of sealant touching both the hood skin and frame.
apply 3M Ultrapro sealant between the frame and the hood skin

apply 3M Ultrapro sealant between the frame and the hood skin

 

5. Install the hood insulator and replace any stressed or damaged clips.

 

END


A17-083
December 10, 2021
Version 3

Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V932-9828.pdf 692.07KB

 


A17-083
September 18, 2018
10104 Version 2

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10145389
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10145389-9999.pdf

 


 

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