NHTSA Recall 14V109000
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Component: Tires. Reported 2014-03-10. An estimated 9,816 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.