Honda has announced a massive safety recall affecting over 400,000 vehicles due to a critical issue with certain 18-inch accessory alloy wheels.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The defect could cause the wheels to loosen and potentially detach while driving, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
Vehicles Impacted:
- 2016 – 2021 Honda Civic
The Issue:
A manufacturing error at the wheel supplier meant that the steel lug seat inserts were not properly secured inside the aluminum wheels. This defect can cause the wheel nuts to loosen over time.
What Owners Need to Do:
Honda will be directly contacting owners. Dealers will inspect all four wheels and, if necessary, replace the wheels and hubs completely, free of charge.
- When to Expect Contact: Owners should receive official notification starting around December 8.
- Check Your Vehicle: You can check the status of your specific vehicle using your VIN on the NHTSA website.
- Recall Numbers: NHTSA Recall No. 25E071 / Honda Recall No. MMZ
