Honda Ridgeline Tonneau Cover Panel May Separate

NHTSA campaign 20E068000 · Reported Sep 17, 2020 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

high How serious is it? About this label

If the tonneau cover comes apart, the separated panel can become a hazard on the road, raising the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20E068000
Reported to NHTSA	Sep 17, 2020
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Equipment
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

This recall covers Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Covers sold for Ridgeline trucks. If the cover isn't properly secured in the open or closed position, wind can cause it to flip and buckle. That can bend the hinges between the center and rear panels, and the rear panel may come off the truck.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Honda dealer to have a tether installed on the tonneau cover; call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20E068000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2018 Honda Ridgeline
2019 Honda Ridgeline
2020 Honda Ridgeline

Who to contact

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: EQUIPMENT
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Covers, part number 08Z07-T6Z-100F, sold for installation on 2017-2020 Ridgeline trucks. If the tonneau cover is not properly secured in the open or closed position, wind resistance may cause the cover to flip and buckle. If this occurs, the hinges between the center and rear panel may deform, possibly allowing the rear panel to separate from the vehicle.
Safety risk: A separated panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify all registered owners of 2017-2020 Honda Ridgelines, and dealers will install tethers onto any Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Cover to prevent panel separation and apply warning labels, free of charge. In addition, an updated accessory user's information manual will be provided. The recall began October 26, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is F8M.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.