Accord V6-3.5L (2010)
Axle Nut: Recalls
Recall 10V640000: Strut Mount Bolt/Spindle Nut Torque
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Honda/Accord 2010-2011
Honda/Pilot 2011
MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 16, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V640000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Suspension
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 10,823
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
Loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect and replace any loose front damper bracket bolts or spindle nuts on the pilot if necessary. Dealers 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.
NOTES:
Honda's safety recall No. R60. Owners 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.
