2019 Honda Ridgeline · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 21V932000 includes certain 2017 to 2020 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. Honda (American Honda Motor Co). is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- The door may be difficult to latch, may show an ajar warning or may not remain secured
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2017 to 2020 Honda Ridgeline
- NHTSA campaign 21V932000
- The manufacturer filing lists 724,826 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall 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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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