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The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.","consequence":"Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OOY. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 10, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"OOY","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":1,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":92,"grade":"A","complaints":{"count":18,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Steering",8],["Unknown Or Other",6],["Seat Belts",4],["Air Bags",2],["Suspension",2],["Power Train",2]],"by_year":{"2026":18},"excerpts":[["2026-08-17","Vehicle Speed Control","I am submitting a formal vehicle safety complaint regarding a persistent and hazardous malfunction that has been present since the day I purchased my vehicle. Below are the required details: 1. Component or System Failure The issue appears to involve the drivetrain or transmission engagement system. From the moment I p\u2026"],["2026-08-17","Seat Belts","The contact owns a 2026 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and placing a child inside the safety seat, the rear passenger\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s side seat belt was loose, and the locking mechanism failed to perform normally and became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred \u2026"],["2026-08-03","Power Train","The vehicle since purchase has a delay of a few seconds after hitting the gas pedal to move forward. Once the vehicle does decide to move, it surges to a high rpm before switching to second gear moving forward rather aggressively. 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