Recall 14V109000: 2014 Honda Civic
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 10, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 9,816
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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 1-800-999-1009. 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.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V109000
- Manufacturer campaign
- JD8
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Owner letters
- Apr 15, 2014
- Components
- Tires:bead (Wheels & Tires)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology