NHTSA recall 10V001000

Electrical System · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

January 4, 2010report date

76,000units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: A wiring harness connector for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor located under the passenger's side of the instrument panel may be accessible to kicking by the front seat passenger's feet. If this occurs, the connector terminal may overheat, and this may cause the wire insulation to melt or the wiring connector to melt.

Why it matters: Should the wiring insulation melt and the exposed wires make contact with each other (short circuit), a fire may occur.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and if the wiring connector is damaged it will be replaced and all vehicles will have the protective cover installed free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2010.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2007 Honda Ridgeline.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V001000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.