50,000 newer Hondas recalled in Canada because hoods could fly open

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Honda is recalling more than 50,000 newer SUVs and trucks in Canada – and nearly 789,000 globally – because of a defect that may cause some to see their hood latches fail and their hoods fly open while driving.

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The automaker’s safety campaign covers the 2016 through 2019 Honda Pilot; the 2017 through 2020 Ridgeline; and the 2019 Passport. Some 51,325 models may be affected in Canada.

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On affected models, the “gaps in the front seal between the hood and the grille allow for air entry, potentially resulting in hood vibration at highway speeds,” the automaker says. These vibrations could, over time, result in stress fractures where the hood latches; if this happens, it’s possible for the hood latch striker to break off from the hood, which could allow the hood to fly open at speed.

Warning signs include “hood vibration noises or a loose hood,” Honda says. No incidents tied to the problem have yet been reported, though Honda has received 116 warranty claims. Dealers will inspect the hood latches on affected vehicles and, depending on its condition, either reinforce the latch or replace the hood.

The recall is Transport Canada number 2021-725 ; and the automaker’s number for the campaign is P05.