Japanese car manufacturer Honda announced a recall of over 330,000 Odyssey minivans, Pilot and Passport SUVs, and Ridgeline trucks due to potential issues with side mirror glass detachment. As per the recall notice submitted to the NHTSA, the backing pads behind the mirrors, used for heating their surface, may not have been properly bonded, leading to possible detachment of the mirror glass.
This recall impacts vehicles from the model years 2020 to 2022. Owners of affected Honda models have filed complaints on the NHTSA’s official website. Some owners have noted that the mirrors are held in place only by the wire connecting the heating element to the car’s electrical system. Consequently, in certain cases, the mirrors do not detach entirely but exhibit excessive vibration, hindering visibility of surrounding vehicles. One owner shared on the NHTSA’s site, “The mirror shakes uncontrollably at high speeds, rendering it impossible to focus on nearby vehicles from the left side.”
Vehicle owners with faulty side mirrors can verify if their Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, or Passport is part of the recall by inputting their VIN on the NHTSA’s platform. Honda dealers are obligated to replace both mirrors at no cost. All owners with defective mirrors will receive a notification letter by mail on May 8 regarding the issue.
This recent recall by Honda marks the third in 2023. Previous recalls involved the new Civic Type R, potentially with improperly welded seat frames, and a separate investigation on steering issues that may lead to a future recall. Another ongoing recall pertains to vehicles equipped with defective Takata airbags, forming part of one of the largest recalls in history.
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