Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V848000 Reported November 28, 2018

Pillar mounting holes incorrect size/fmvss 214 226

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Structure · 404 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V848000
Manufacturer Campaign
D3D
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
404
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 28, 2018
Completion Rate
98.02

Defect Summary

Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2019 honda ridgeline and pilot vehicles. the mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended. in the event of a crash necessitating right side curtain air bag deployment, the clip may not hold the center pillar trim panel in position and it may potentially interfere with the curtain air bag deployment. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 214, "side impact protection," and 226, "ejection mitigation."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the right center pillar that will securely hold the center pillar trim clip, free of charge. the recall began january 22, 2019. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's number for this recall is d3d.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 18V848000 or campaign D3D.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V848000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V848000?

NHTSA recall 18V848000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on November 28, 2018. It addresses: Pillar mounting holes incorrect size/fmvss 214 226. The recall affects approximately 404 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V848000 or the manufacturer campaign number D3D. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.