Recall 07V-542: 2008 Honda Ridgeline
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Nov 21, 2007, covering about 410 vehicles.
The problem
On certain vehicles, the hole in the sheetmetal front bulkhead that serves as the base and pivot point for the hood support rod was not punched to specification. The hood support rod may fail to hold the hood in position due to insufficient strength.
The risk
If the hood support rod hole fails, the hood could fall increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the prop rod base hole and, if necessary, install reinforcement parts free of charge. The recall began on december 5, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda recall no. Q64.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body › Hood |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V542000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-542?
On certain vehicles, the hole in the sheetmetal front bulkhead that serves as the base and pivot point for the hood support rod was not punched to specification. The hood support rod may fail to hold the hood in position due to insufficient strength.
How is recall 07V-542 fixed?
Dealers will inspect the prop rod base hole and, if necessary, install reinforcement parts free of charge. The recall began on december 5, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.