Honda has issued a U.S. recall covering more than 880,000 SUVs and pickup trucks because a rear suspension component may corrode and fail, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recall applies to 880,514 vehicles, including certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot SUVs, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline pickups, 2019-2023 Honda Passport SUVs and 2014-2020 Acura MDX models. The agency said the potential defect involves the rear subframe, a structural part underneath the vehicle that supports the rear suspension.
NHTSA said vehicles operated in areas where road salt is used during winter may be at higher risk. Over time, corrosion can thin the metal. Combined with normal driving vibrations, that deterioration could cause the mounting area to fracture and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Drivers may notice warning signs before a failure occurs, including unusual noise, vibration from the rear suspension or changes in the vehicle’s handling. The recall covers vehicles sold or registered in a group of colder-weather states and regions, including Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C., among others.
Honda dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit at no cost to owners. If needed, dealers will also repair or replace affected rear subframe components. Honda told regulators it had received no reports of related injuries or deaths in the United States as of May 28.
The recall follows a separate Honda action announced last month involving nearly 99,000 U.S. vehicles with a defect that could cause airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash. Honda shares were lower in late afternoon trading and are down more than 10% year to date. FOX Business also said it contacted Honda for additional public comment on the matter Tuesday.