Honda Recalls 330,000 Vehicles Because Side Mirror Glass Could Fall Off
Some Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Odyssey vehicles have an issue with the side mirror glass adhesive
Honda is recalling over 330,000 vehicles, including some 2020-2021 Pilot SUVs and Ridgeline pickup trucks, as well as some 2020-2022 Passport SUVs and Odyssey minivans, because their side mirror glass may detach from the mirror assembly.
If the mirror glass falls off, drivers may not be able to check their blind spots. As a result, the recalled vehicles don’t meet federal motor vehicle safety standards for mirrors and visibility.
The problem is because the adhesive tape used to put the mirror assembly together wasn’t strong enough, so the heating pad located between the mirror glass and mirror assembly might fall off and take the glass with it. (The heating pad is used to defrost the side mirrors.)
Honda dealerships will replace faulty parts and reassemble them with stronger adhesive tape, free of charge.
In documents provided to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Honda says it has received 71 warranty claims and no reports of crashes or injuries related to this problem.
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The Details
Vehicles Recalled
• Honda Pilot SUVs manufactured between Jan. 3, 2020, and July 23, 2021.
• Honda Passport SUVs manufactured between Jan. 3, 2020, and July 23, 2021.
• Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks manufactured between Jan. 3, 2020, and July 23, 2021.
• Honda Odyssey minivans manufactured between Jan. 3, 2020, and July 23, 2021.
The problem: Insufficient adhesive tape may cause the mirror glass heater pad to detach from the side mirror assembly, taking the glass with it.
The fix: Honda dealerships will replace the faulty parts and reassemble the side mirror with stronger adhesive.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact Honda at 888-234-2138.
NHTSA campaign number: 23V174
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