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Honda Hood Latch May Open While Driving

NHTSA campaign 21V932000 · Reported Nov 29, 2021 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

high How serious is it? About this label

A hood that opens while driving can block the driver's view of the road, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V932000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 29, 2021
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Structure:body:hood
Vehicles covered	6 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

On these Honda vehicles, the metal striker that helps keep the hood latch closed can become damaged and separate from the hood. If that happens, the hood can open while you are driving.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Honda dealer to have the hood latch striker repaired, or the hood replaced if needed; 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 21V932000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (6)

2018 Honda Pilot
2018 Honda Ridgeline
2019 Honda Passport
2019 Honda Pilot
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

Honda Structure Recalls Cover Hood Latches, Subframes and Crash Protection · all 6 Honda recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
Safety risk: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.

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