Issue ID | 1683590 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11350162 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | RIDGELINE |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 11/07/20 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Back up camera inoperable related to failure of wiring harness to tailgate. Stress point in harness severs electrical connection leading to no image from camera. This initially occurred while backing boat trailer down access ramp at nobleboro, maine public boat launch. Heavily tinted rear window in this vehicle increases driver dependence on back up camera for avoiding accidents. Bought vehicle new for $42,000. 00. Camera fail at 43,000 miles of light use. This recurrent safety issue is well documented on the internet at https://www. Ridgelineownersclub. Com/threads/2017-2018-broken-tailgate-harness-causes-backup-camera-failure. 217776/page-9 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GORHAM, ME |
VIN pattern | 5FPYK3F73JBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 04/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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