“NHTSA Investigates Recall of 120,000+ Honda Vehicles in US”,The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Friday that it is investigating over 120,000 Honda Ridgeline vehicles in the United States due to issues related to rear-view camera (RVC) failures.
The probe aims to address concerns regarding potential malfunctions in the RVC system, which is crucial for vehicle safety and reversing maneuvers.”
“The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a query specifically targeting the model years 2017-2019 of Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The investigation focuses on potential rear-view camera (RVC) failures within this range, aiming to address safety concerns related to the functionality and reliability of these cameras in the specified vehicles.”
“The NHTSA has identified that the rear-view camera (RVC) wire harness in the affected Honda Ridgeline vehicles (model years 2017-2019) was manufactured using a material prone to breakage.
This susceptibility occurs particularly during the repeated opening,closing of the tailgate, resulting in the complete failure of the RVC system.
The investigation aims to address these concerns related to the material quality and potential safety implications for vehicle operations and reversing maneuvers.”
“Honda has acknowledged the issue and introduced a replacement harness manufactured by a new supplier. This updated harness features improved material properties designed to withstand the wear caused by bending, addressing the concerns raised by the NHTSA regarding rear-view camera failures in the affected model years of the Honda Ridgeline.”
