The problem
Production tolerance errors could allow accidental hood opening. If the hood is not securely latched in the fully locked position, driving at high speed or hitting a large bump could cause the hood to open without warning.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace defective hood latches at no charge.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: structure; hood latch.Consequences of defect: if the secondary latch does not engage, and the hoodopens while the vehicle is in motion, the driver"s vision could be blocked,creating a risk for an accident.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Honda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 83V131000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.