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More than 400,000 Honda Civics were recalled after the automaker discovered that a manufacturing problem could cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle while driving.
Honda announced the voluntary recall on Friday, affecting approximately 406,000 vehicles sold in the U.S. with model years from 2016-2021.
The problem, which stems from a supplier error, “could cause the lug nuts to loosen and loosen,” the company said.
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More than 400,000 Honda Civics were recalled after the automaker discovered that a manufacturing problem could cause the wheels to come loose. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
“Due to a supplier manufacturing error, the steel cam seats of aluminum accessory wheels may not have been installed (pressed) into the nut seating surface,” Honda said in a press release.
“During normal vehicle use, the seating surface of the lug nuts can deform, causing the lug nuts to become loose and loose,” the report continued.
Honda said this “could cause the wheel to become loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.”
The problem, which stems from a supplier error, “could cause the lug nuts to loosen and loosen.” (YOSHIKAZU TSUNO/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images)
The automaker urged owners of affected vehicles to take their cars to an authorized dealer for a free inspection. If necessary, the dealer will replace the wheels free of charge.
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The automaker urged owners of affected vehicles to take their cars to an authorized dealer for a free inspection. (Photo by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images/Getty Images)
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Honda said it has received no confirmed reports of crashes or injuries due to defective wheels.
