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NHTSA recall 14V109000

Tires · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

March 10, 2014report date
9,816units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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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.

Why it matters: The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Honda Civic.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V109000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.