The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, the tires could have been damaged when the tires were mounted on the wheels. In certain circumstances, the bead area of the tire may have been damaged.
The risk
If the bead sealing area is damaged, loss of air could occur while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove all four tires and inspect them for bead area damage. If there is damage, a new tire will be installed free of charge. The recall began on december 2, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Contacts
Honda recall no. Q04. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Honda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V536000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.