Honda Ridgeline: Electrical system — instrument cluster/panel

Affects Honda Ridgeline · 2006–2007 — about 76K vehicles.

The hazard

SHOULD THE WIRING INSULATION MELT AND THE EXPOSED WIRES MAKE CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER (SHORT CIRCUIT), A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

What to do

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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational