Recall 14V-109
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2014 Honda Civic: Tires (bead).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-109
- Reported
- March 10, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 9,816 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
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. Owners may contact Honda at 1-[removed]. Honda's number for this recall is JD8.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Honda Civic 2014