Honda recalls over 400,000 cars over wheel detachment problem
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Honda has issued a recall for more than 400,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing problem that may cause aluminum alloy wheels to detach.
Which Honda models are recalled?
Why you should care:
Approximately 406,290 cars are being recalled, and the impacted vehicles are certain model 2016-2021 Civic vehicles with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels sold as accessories, Reuters reported, citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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This latest recall comes months after the auto manufacturer announced a separate recall in June for some Honda Pilot models related to a brake pedal issue.
Are repairs available for the recalled Hondas?
What you can do:
Owners of the recalled cars can take them to their local dealership to inspect the wheels and replace the hubs and wheels if needed for free.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by previous LIVENOW from FOX reporting and Reuters, which cites the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the Honda recall. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.