Honda is recalling nearly 725,000 sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks sold in the United States because the hoods can open while the vehicles are being driven.
The recall affects 557,309 Pilot, 148,813 Ridgeline and 18,704 Passport vehicles, Car and Driver reported. It also affects more than 60,000 of the vehicles sold outside the United States. Specifically, the recall covers certain 2019 Passports, as well as 2016 through 2019 Pilots and 2017 through 2020 Ridgelines.
To find out whether a vehicle is subject to the recall, owners can check the NHTSA recalls website or Honda’s own recall site.
Honda stated in documents posted Friday by U.S. safety regulators that the hood latch striker can become damaged and separate from the hood.
Honda specifically said the problem could occur “over time with high-speed highway driving” but confirmed that no injuries or accidents have been linked to date to the issue, Car and Driver reported.
The automaker will notify owners by letter starting Jan. 17, and dealers will either repair the striker or replace the hood, if warranted, at no cost to owners.
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