[quickshoe]

There is no doubt it is very misleading, my point is it may be hard to call them on it because it does specify on the specs section.
What I don´t understand is why the dealer can´t go ahead and install this for the OP and they wait 6 weeks for payment from Honda.

A bit hyperbole but makes the point, none the less. What if Honda across the front page said "350 Horsepower and 35MPG", so you buy it only to see that somewhere else in the advertising media it has the true figures? No free pass, here. Make it right. Own your errors Honda.

 

[quickshoe]

It clearly states that every Ridgeline comes with a trailer hitch and 7 pin connector. It doesn't say anything about the connector being wired and the specs breakdown clearly indicate which models came pre-wired. I think it's great that Honda is providing you with a $200 gift card when they really are not obligated to do anything.

Not quite.

In one place it says that "every Ridgeline features a standard integrated tow hitch with 7-pin connector." (read: Hitch and 7-pin connector nothing about wiring)

In another place it says "Pre-wired for 7-Pin connector (2WD) and "7-Pin connector(AWD). read: 2WD comes pre-wired for a 7-Pin connector.

So, as written they all come with the hitch and 7 pin connector.
The 2wd also comes pre-wired for said connector.

Searching on the Pilot forums it appears that Honda has been claiming for quite some time that various models are "pre-wired" for towing when all they really mean is that you can buy an additional harness to connect the pre-wiring to the plug (no splicing or additional relays/amps required). Other trim levels (such as the Touring) come "completely wired", not "pre-wired". Look around other forums...apparently the term "pre-wired" is not universal from one manufacturer to the other (Honda, Toyota, GMC and Jeep appear to have different interpretations).

 

[quickshoe]

Legal Terms - Official Honda Web Site

Disclaimers

This Site, and all information and materials contained herein, is provided to you on an "AS IS" and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, and AT YOUR OWN RISK TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

I didn't think you were a lawyer. A lawyer looks for an excuse to litigate, not a reason not to.

Like most disclaimers, they are put there not to directly limit liability, but to discourage the consumer from seeking counsel (indirectly limiting exposure).

It comes down to what a reasonable consumer would be expected to do, and what would be beyond the scope of a reasonable consumers' due diligence. They advertise the engine as a 3.5L with 280HP. Are you expected to check the Bore and Stroke and put the thing on a dyno? Nope. That little disclaimer doesn't absolve Honda if it was later discovered that the engine has 3.3L and 230HP.

If the vehicle is advertised to come with standard equipment/features that are reasonably concealed from view, they can neither expect nor allow the consumer to verify prior to purchase.

 

[quickshoe]

Lighten up guys. What are jumping all over HondaEmployee for?

You quoted my post. Please expound on how you construed anything I said as "jumping all over" him/her? For disagreeing with his/her post?

My words were about as aggressive and harmful as "Trump 2016" written in chalk on the university campus.

 

[quickshoe]

Take a deep breathe dude. Your reply was just the last one in the series.

No deep breath needed. My panties are not the easily bunched variety.

Okay. So if you are quoting me, you aren't really talking to me, nor do you mean to include me when admonishing the subgroup. You just quoted me since I was the last reply.

Now you appear to be replying to me, though you chose not to use the quote function.

Now I get it. I have had it backwards all these years.