American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #14V109000
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, during mounting of the tires, the tire bead may have gotten pinched between the assembly equipment and the steel wheel rims, resulting in damage to the tire.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 9,816 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V109000
| Manufacturer: | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 10, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V109000 |
| Units affected: | 9,816 |
- Description:
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, during mounting of the tires, the tire bead may have gotten pinched between the assembly equipment and the steel wheel rims, resulting in damage to the tire.
- Consequeces:
- The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD8.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.