Honda Recalls Accords and Pilots
Honda is recalling nearly 11 thousand brand new sedans and crossovers.
The recall involving 2010 and 2011 Accord's and Pilots. The company says they want to avoid a potential front suspension failure.
A press release from Honda describing the problem this way:
A potential problem with the machinery used to tighten the spindle nuts on the front axles of both vehicles, as well as the damper attachment bracket bolts for the Pilot, may cause the front suspension of a small number of these vehicles to fail. A flaw in the software for the equipment used for this assembly process was identified at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC (HMA). This concern is isolated to vehicles produced at HMA.
Honda will begin sending out recall notices to customers immediately.
The repairs will differ depending on the vehicle.
After inspecting the Accord, the dealer will replace the spindle nuts. Honda says, after inspecting the Pilot, dealers will replace the spindle nuts, and if needed, the front damper attachment bracket bolts.
Owners can get more information at the web site www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009, and selecting option 4.