Honda Recalls Over 406,000 Civics Due to Wheel Detachment Risk
TL;DR
Honda has recalled certain 2016-2021 Civic models equipped with specific 18-inch alloy wheels due to a risk of wheels falling off, caused by manufacturing defects from an Italian supplier. While only 0.1% of the 406,290 affected vehicles are suspected to have the defect, Honda will cover the cost of replacements, and no incidents have been reported in the US. The issue stems from missing steel lug seat inserts in the wheels, which could cause the wheels to loosen over time.
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- Honda recalls more than 406,000 vehicles because wheels can come off CBS News
- Honda to recall over 406,000 US vehicles over wheel detachment issue, NHTSA says Reuters
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