The problem
Honda is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 ridgeline vehicles manufactured between January 17, 2005, and June 7, 2006. A wiring harness connector for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor located under the passenger's side of the instrument panel May be accessible to kicking by the front seat passenger's feet. If this occurs, the connector terminal May overheat, and this May cause the wire insulation to melt or the wiring connector to melt.
The risk
Should the wiring insulation melt and the exposed wires make contact with each other (short circuit), a fire May occur.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 10V-001 (10V001000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | R27 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
| Report date | January 4, 2010 |
| Owners notified | March 15, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 76,000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 10V-001 repair free?
Yes. Honda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 76,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.