Issue ID | 1493909 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11123404 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | PILOT |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 29/08/18 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving at highway speed the driver's-side wiper stopped working. Had to stop on hard shoulder. Issue was not obvious. The rain was not going to end any time soon so my partner ended up driving their vehicle in front of me with the hazards flashing at low speed so i could follow them closely until we could get to an exit and leave the pilot at a park-and-ride. This was very dangerous: sudden loss of visibility and then being stranded on the hard shoulder with trucks passing closely. Took the pilot to the dealer the next day. They removed a rubber cover from the wiper mount and tightened the bolt that is underneath. The service adviser said they can come loose in the winter due to the wipers getting stuck in ice. I am amazed that this relies solely on friction to function given how dangerous it is when they fail. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FREEPORT, PA |
VIN pattern | 5FNYF6H54HBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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