Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) – Tire Bead Damage

American Honda Motor Co. (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.


Report Received Date 03/10/2014
NHTSA ID 14V109000
Consequence Summary The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code JD8
Potentially Affected 9816
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V109000)