NHTSA Campaign 14V109000
TIRES:BEAD
Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Mar 10, 2014 · 9,816 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONDA | CIVIC | 2014 | 9,816 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V109000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.