The contact owns a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test, and it was discovered that the crank bearing lock had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was unable to repair the vehicle due to a staffing shortage. The vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, however informed the contact the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
| VIN Pattern | 5FNYF6H8*GB****** |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. |
| Make | HONDA |
| Model | Pilot |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Series | EXL-R |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Model | J35Y6 |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine HP | 280 |
| Engine KW | 208.796 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 3.47406 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 3474 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 212 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | seat belts: front, mid and rear right/left/center positions |
| Plant City | LINCOLN |
| Plant State | ALABAMA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |