Mechanic Notes

2014 Honda Civic Bead recall 14V109000

Safety recall

Component: Tires:Bead · Campaign 14V109000 · Reported 10/03/2014

Symptoms / what can happen

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

Cause

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 fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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