2010 Honda Ridgeline Structure

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the ABS and ESC warning lights were also illuminated. The contact had driven back to the residence. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was determined that, because of extreme corrosion to the rear cross members and structure, the vehicle could to be repaired. The contact was advised by the dealer to pick up the vehicle and take it back to the residence. The contact was aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V430000 (Structure); but was unable to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and advised the contact that there was no other help available for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated water was entering the cabin of the vehicle causing the windows to become foggy. The contact stated that the failure happened every time it rained. The contact said there was a strong mildew odor inside the vehicle. Additionally, the headliner separated inside the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a crack on the roof of the vehicle on the driver’s side. The contact was notified by the dealer that the vehicle needed to be spot welded to repair the crack. The manufacturer was contacted by the dealer and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer told the contact that the manufacturer did not spot weld the section of the roof since it could impact the integrity of the sub-frame. The failure mileage was approximately 74,570.

ON MARCH 30, 2013. WHILE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN DURING A HEAVY RAIN STORM. WE STARTED TO HEAR A LOUD THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK AT SPEEDS AROUND 60MPH, OF WHICH MY PASSENGER STARTED TO VIDEO THE SOUND. BEFORE I COULD PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY , THERE WAS SILENCE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE REAR SECTION OF THE ROOF AND PARTS OF THE REAR WINDOW FRAME FLEW OFF IN MOVING TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF 65-70 MPH. I DID REPORT THIS TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY AS I WAS NOT SURE WHO MAY HAVE BEEN HIT BY ALL THE FLYING DEBRIS. *TR