Honda is recalling 880,514 vehicles in the U.S. because rear suspension components can corrode and fail, increasing the risk of a crash, the automaker said Wednesday.
American Honda Motor Co. said the recall covers certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The recall includes 880,514 vehicles sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
The problem centers on the rear subframe, which can corrode at the suspension mounting points and cause the rear suspension to fail, Honda said. The company estimates that just 1% of the vehicles listed have the defect. The 22 affected states and the nation’s capital are concentrated in regions where road salt is commonly applied during winter months, a condition known to accelerate metal corrosion on underbody components.
Owners will be notified by mail, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear subframe at no cost, Honda said. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has posted the recall on its website.