Component
SUSPENSION
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
Honda is recalling certain 2010-2011 Accord V6 and 2011 Pilot vehicles because the bolts and nuts that hold the front suspension may not be tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, you could lose steering, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your vehicle will be inspected and any loose bolts or nuts will be replaced for free at a Honda dealership.
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Original — What Happened
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 HONDA ACCORD V6 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA PILOT VEHICLES. THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT DAMPER BRACKET TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING. THE SPINDLE NUTS FOR THE AXLE ON THE ACCORD V6 MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE NOISE AND/OR LOSS OF STEERING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LOSS OF STEERING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY LOOSE FRONT DAMPER BRACKET BOLTS OR SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT IF NECESSARY. DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE ACCORD V6 IF NECESSARY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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