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P0369: intermittent cam sensor / camshaft and cover wear

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175,000 miles on my 2017 Ridgeline when a bunch of dash error messages activated late last week, including the activation of the AWD error message following by a lurching/shudder. Hobbled into the dealership and after a fair amount of back and forth I've been told it could be the dreaded cam shaft. This appears to be the Honda bulletin the service department is relying upon for their diagnosis

Reduced Engine Power; MIL On with DTC P0369

AFFECTED VEHICLES 2016−17 Pilot and 2017 Ridgeline

We’re getting reports of reduced engine power with the MIL on. Service techs are seeing DTC P0369 (CMP sensor circuit intermittent interruption) and signs of excessive camshaft end play.
From our investigation, we’ve found that the camshaft thrust cover surface roughness is out of spec. To reduce end play, some techs are replacing the camshaft thrust cover. But eventually, the camshaft will just machine the thrust cover again, resulting in further excessive end play.
For now, replace the affected camshaft and camshaft thrust cover together, along with the damaged CMP sensor. Also, be sure to check for damage to the camshaft pulley. If it’s damaged, replace it.

The Honda technicians are offering their educated guess that maybe the camshaft doesn't need to be replaced and are recommending replacement of just the thrust cover and CMP sensor. Has anyone had any long term success with replacing only the thrust cover and CMP sensor? The original tranny can't be far from needing replacement, and my initial assessment is to move on to a new vehicle if a camshaft replacement is necessary. Anyone else been down this road?