Honda PH issues recall for '16-'19 Pilot units for hood concern

MANILA: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Japan has issued a voluntary recall of 2016-2019 Honda Pilot units for a possible replacement of the panel comp hood. In accordance with this, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) will launch a Recall Preventive Measure Campaign for a total of 137 Honda Pilot units sold in the country.

Findings show that under certain driving conditions, the hood latch may encounter higher than expected load due to an improper hood to grill gap configuration at the time of vehicle production. Strong air pressure produced through this gap may cause the hood to shake, which can possibly crack and dislodge the area surrounding the hood latch striker. This poses a risk of the hood to open while driving and thereby increase the risk of a crash.

While no crashes or injuries have been reported in the country as a result of this, HCPI will proceed with the reinforcement or replacement of the panel comp hood. This service will be provided at no cost to Honda Pilot owners and will take 30 minutes if hood reinforcement is needed. If the assessment calls for a replacement, two days will be needed to finish the painting.

Owners of 2016-2019 Honda Pilots are encouraged to log on to hondaphil.com and enter their vehicle frame numbers to see if their unit is included. They can also contact Honda dealership or the HCPI’s hotline at 1-800-1000-46632 and (02) 8 857-7240 for more information. Honda apologizes for the inconvenience and stresses that the purpose of this voluntary recall is to guarantee safety.

Photo from Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.

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