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NHTSA Closes Honda Ridgeline Camera Probe, No Further Action Required
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U.S. auto safety regulators have concluded an investigation into rear-view camera failures in nearly 130,000 Honda Ridgeline trucks, determining that a 2022 recall fix was adequate and no further action is needed.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its investigation into rear-view camera failures affecting 129,092 Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks, concluding that no further regulatory action is necessary. The decision follows an in-depth engineering analysis of a wire harness issue that was the subject of a 2022 recall.
Background of the Investigation
NHTSA initially opened a recall query in 2024 after receiving reports that some vehicles continued to experience camera failures even after receiving the original recall fix. The probe was elevated to an engineering analysis in February 2025 to more closely examine the durability of the repaired components.
The original 2022 recall addressed a potential failure in the rear-view camera's wire harness. The subsequent investigation focused on whether the remedy provided by Honda was sufficient to prevent future failures over the vehicle's lifespan.
Regulator's Findings
AdAccording to the safety agency, extensive testing and inspections did not validate concerns that the repaired wire harnesses were prone to failure. NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Test Center conducted owner surveys, inspected select vehicles, and performed durability testing on the wiring.
The agency's work found no rear-view camera failures caused by the specific wire-harness durability issue under review. NHTSA stated that its testing indicated the part was not expected to fail during a reasonable vehicle lifespan. The regulator also noted that most of the reports it received involved other types of camera system failures not connected to the durability of the harness repair.
Implications for Honda
The closure of the investigation is a positive development for Honda, as it removes the risk of the regulator mandating a second, potentially more complex and costly recall for the same issue. It affirms the adequacy of the automaker's original fix, providing closure on a multi-year safety review.
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