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HighNHTSA·12V025000·Announced 2012-01-26

Honda Recalls 2011-2012 Ridgeline Vehicles for Spare Tire Labeling Issues

Honda is recalling 2011-2012 Ridgeline vehicles because the spare tire may not match the vehicle's tire information placard, potentially leading to improper inflation.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tire failure leading to crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ridgeline vehicles manufactured between August 25, 2011, and November 29, 2011. The recall addresses a defect where the spare tire installed in these vehicles may not match the information provided on the vehicle's tire information placard. This discrepancy causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, which governs tire selection and rims for motor vehicles.

The potential consequence of this labeling error is that owners may incorrectly inflate the spare tire. Improper tire inflation could result in a tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text, but the hazard is identified as a risk of harm due to the potential for tire failure.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tire. If necessary, dealers will exchange the spare tire assembly or replace the tire information placard free of charge. The safety recall began on February 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA RIDGELINE
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Category
Vehicle — Spare Tire / Labeling
Hazard
Affected units
206

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • RIDGELINE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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