Component
SUSPENSION
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The bolts that connect your front suspension to the wheel on your Accord V6 and Pilot may not have been tightened properly, which could cause a loss of steering control.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts or spindle nuts fail, you could lose control of your vehicle's steering, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will inspect and tighten the bolts and spindle nuts for you, and replace any that are loose, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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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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