Honda Issues Recall for 880,000 Vehicles Due to Rear Suspension Corrosion Hazard

Honda is recalling over 880,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S. due to a critical issue with a rear suspension component that may rust and fail, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 880,514 vehicles, including specific models such as the 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Honda Passport, and the 2014-2020 Acura MDX, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The problem centers around the rear subframe, a vital structural element located beneath the vehicle that supports the rear suspension. In regions where road salt is frequently used during winter, this component may corrode over time.

The recall covers 880,514 vehicles. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

“As the corrosion progresses, material thinning and driving vibrations could cause the mounting area to fracture and fail,” the NHTSA stated.

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Drivers may experience unusual noises or vibrations from the rear suspension, along with changes in vehicle handling, according to the agency.

The affected vehicles were sold in various states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington, D.C., among others, as noted by the NHTSA.

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Honda dealers will conduct inspections of the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit. If necessary, they will also repair or replace rear subframe components at no cost to vehicle owners.

As of May 28, Honda reported that it had not received any reports of injuries or fatalities in the U.S. related to this issue.

In late afternoon trading, Honda shares were down 1% and have decreased by more than 10% year to date.

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A view of a Honda Passport SUV in Walnut Creek, California, on Jan. 30, 2020. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

This recall follows Honda’s recent announcement of nearly 99,000 vehicles being recalled in the U.S. due to a separate defect that could lead to unexpected airbag deployment during a crash.

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FOX Business has reached out to Honda for further comments.

Honda is recalling over 880,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S. due to a critical issue with a rear suspension component that may rust and fail, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 880,514 vehicles, including specific models such as the 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Honda Passport, and the 2014-2020 Acura MDX, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The problem centers around the rear subframe, a vital structural element located beneath the vehicle that supports the rear suspension. In regions where road salt is frequently used during winter, this component may corrode over time.

The recall covers 880,514 vehicles. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

“As the corrosion progresses, material thinning and driving vibrations could cause the mounting area to fracture and fail,” the NHTSA stated.

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Drivers may experience unusual noises or vibrations from the rear suspension, along with changes in vehicle handling, according to the agency.

The affected vehicles were sold in various states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington, D.C., among others, as noted by the NHTSA.

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Honda dealers will conduct inspections of the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit. If necessary, they will also repair or replace rear subframe components at no cost to vehicle owners.

As of May 28, Honda reported that it had not received any reports of injuries or fatalities in the U.S. related to this issue.

In late afternoon trading, Honda shares were down 1% and have decreased by more than 10% year to date.

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A view of a Honda Passport SUV in Walnut Creek, California, on Jan. 30, 2020. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

This recall follows Honda’s recent announcement of nearly 99,000 vehicles being recalled in the U.S. due to a separate defect that could lead to unexpected airbag deployment during a crash.

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FOX Business has reached out to Honda for further comments.