Defect Description For Recall
Honda Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006 And 2007 Ridgeline Vehicles Manufactured Between January 17, 2005, And June 7, 2006. A Wiring Harness Connector For The Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning (Hvac) Blower Motor Located Under The Passenger’S Side Of The Instrument Panel May Be Accessible To Kicking By The Front Seat Passenger’S Feet. If This Occurs, The Connector Terminal May Overheat, And This May Cause The Wire Insulation To Melt Or The Wiring Connector To Melt.
Make Of Vehicle
HONDA
Model Of Vehicle
RIDGELINE
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
10V001000
Component Description
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Effect Of Defect
Should The Wiring Insulation Melt And The Exposed Wires Make Contact With Each Other (Short Circuit), A Fire May Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And If The Wiring Connector Is Damaged It Will Be Replaced And All Vehicles Will Have The ProteCTIve Cover Installed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On March 15, 2010. Owners May Contact Honda At 1-800-999-1009.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20040611
End Of Manufacture
20060607
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
76000
Date Owners Notified
20100315
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20100104
Make Campaign Number
R27