Honda Defect

Honda Tire Recalls & Defects

A decade ago, angry Honda Civic owners took to the internet to voice their complaints over their prematurely worn tires. The Civics and Civic Hybrids affected were 2006 to 2009 models, with the majority of problematic vehicles being the 2007 model.

Initially, Honda ignored the issue. The company then stated that the combination of the rear suspension geometry, stock tires, and alignment angles was causing excessive wear on the vehicles’ rear tires. Despite the fact that Honda agreed that the stock tires could be a contributing factor, the company only agreed at first to cover the cost of new controls stamped with the letter “C” to try and fix the problem. As more complaints piled up stating this replacement was not fixing the problem, Honda finally agreed to pay a prorated amount for the replacement of tires.

Honda Places Restrictions on Which Tires Will Be Replaced

On February 8, 2008, Honda issued a Technical Service Bulletin for their 2006 to 2007 Civic two-door and four-door models about the uneven and/or rapid wearing of their tires (Civic Si’s were not covered).

Honda offered to pay a partial amount for their customers’ tire replacement, but only if they met the following requirements:

The tires must have been properly maintained (i.e., properly inflated, balanced, etc.)
The tires cannot show any signs of “abuse”
The tires must not show any signs of inner edge or diagonal wear
The tires must not fall within what is defined as the “abnormal wear range” by the Technical Service Bulletin

What to Do If You Suspect You Have Defective Tires

There are a number of associations out there that actively manage defective tire complaints and will report dangerous trends.

If you suspect you may have defective tires, you can do any of the following:

File a complaint with CarComplaints.com. This website is free and is dedicated to revealing trends and informing owners of any potential issues with their vehicles.
Report the issue to the Center for Auto Safety (CAS). CAS strives to protect consumers by researching auto safety issues. This organization has also worked to help ensure that the U.S. government enforces proper safety laws and protocols.
Notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This U.S. agency has the authority to conduct vehicle defect investigations and has the power to force defective product recalls.

When to Contact a Defective Tire Attorney

The Ammons Law Firm offers free consultations to anyone who has suffered damages because of a potentially defective tire. If you have been injured because of a tire failure, you may have a defective tire claim.

Most cases will fall into one of the three broad categories:

A manufacturing defect
A design defect
Inadequate warnings or instructions advising how to use the product properly

One of our Houston tire defect attorneys can go over your case with you and provide advice on whether and how you may be able to proceed with a claim. Based in Houston, Texas, we represent clients in complex cases across the United States.

To arrange your free consultation, call us today at (281) 801-5617.

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