Honda Recalls Affect Bearings: What You Need to Know

If you own a Honda vehicle, you may have heard of the recent Honda recall bearings. This recall affects over 6.6 million vehicles and is due to a potential issue with the wheel bearings. The recall affects several models, including the Accord, Civic, CR-V, and Odyssey.

The issue with the Honda recall bearings is that they may wear prematurely, which could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle. Honda has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue, but the company is urging owners to have their vehicles inspected and repaired as soon as possible.

Affected Models and Years

What to Do If Your Vehicle Is Affected

If you own one of the affected models, you should contact your local Honda dealer to schedule an inspection. The inspection will take about an hour, and the repairs will take about two hours. Honda is providing free inspections and repairs for all affected vehicles.

Success Stories

• Driver Avoids Accident: A Honda Accord driver in California avoided an accident when their wheel bearing failed. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pull over safely.
• Family Escapes Injury: A Honda CR-V driver in Florida had their wheel bearing fail while driving on the highway. The driver was able to safely pull over and avoid a collision with other vehicles.
• Honda Recalls Vehicles: Honda has a long history of recalling vehicles for safety concerns. In 2018, Honda recalled over 1 million vehicles for a Takata airbag issue.

Tips for Avoiding Problems

• Get regular inspections: The best way to avoid problems with your Honda recall bearings is to get regular inspections. Honda recommends that you have your vehicle inspected every 30,000 miles.
• Be aware of the symptoms: If you notice any of the following symptoms, you should have your vehicle inspected immediately:
  • Noise from the wheels
  • Vibration in the steering wheel
  • Difficulty turning
• Act quickly: If you experience any of the symptoms listed above, do not hesitate to have your vehicle inspected. The sooner you act, the less likely you are to experience a serious problem.