Recall - Tires Damaged at Production: Overview
05-063November 19, 2005
Applies To:
2006 Accord Value Package
- From VIN 1HGCM5...6A003079 thru 1HGCM5...6A027547
Safety Recall: Tire Damage During Vehicle Assembly
(Supersedes 05-063, dated November 15, 2005, to update the information indicated by the black bars and asterisks)
BACKGROUND
On some 2006 Accord Value Package vehicles (about 1600 units), the tire beads may have been damaged when the tires were mounted on the wheels. This can cause a loss of air in the affected tire(s) which could increase the risk of a crash.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
Within the VIN range, only about 1 600 vehicles are affected. To verify vehicle eligibility, you must check at least one of these items:
^ The VIN is listed next to your dealer number on the initial iN message announcing this campaign.
*^ The customer has a notification letter.*
^ The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN status inquiry.
In addition to these verification items, check for a punch mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means this campaign has already been completed.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. According to federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
*All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.*
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Demount the tires, and inspect the tire beads. Replace any tire with damaged beads.
PARTS INFORMATION
*Bridgestone Turanza EL41, Tire Size P195/65R15 89H:
P/N 42751-BRI-018, H/C 6772412
For replacement tires, call The Tire Rack at
(877) 327-8473.*
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 421014
Flat Rate Time: 1.6 hours
Failed Part: P/N 42700-SDA-A91
H/C 7137698
Defect Code: 5VP00
Symptom Code: 00400
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Tire Replacement Information
If tire replacement is needed, you must use the Bridgestone Turanza EL41 tires from The Tire Rack. To claim the installation of replacement tires, do this:
^ List the tire expense in the first sublet field on the warranty claim. Use sublet code T3 (sublet tire purchase).
^ You are also eligible for a $10 per tire reimbursement for handling. List this dollar amount in the second sublet field on the warranty claim. Use sublet code T4 (sublet tire purchase handling reimbursement).
For tire inspection, mounting, and balancing, use the warranty claim information in this bulletin.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and remove the wheels.
2. Deflate the tires by removing the valve stem cores.
3. Remove and discard the wheel weights.
4. Check for a red dot on each tire's sidewall, next to a punch mark on the wheel. If you don't see the red dot, draw a mark on the tire next to the valve stem.
5. On the back of each tire and wheel, mark its location on the vehicle (L/F, R/F, L/R, R/R).
6. Using a tire machine, carefully debead the tires, then remove them from the wheels.
7. Thoroughly check each tire's inner and outer beads visually, and by running your gloved hands over all areas of the beads Check for cuts, tears, or other abrasions.
^ If a tire does not have damaged beads, go to step 8.
^ If a tire does have damaged beads, go to step 9.
8. Remount the tires on the wheels:
^ Using the marks you made in step 5, match each tire to its wheel.
^ Line up the red dot on the tire with the punch mark on the wheel. If the tire didn't have a red dot, line up the mark you made on the tire with the valve stem.
^ Reuse the original valve stem cores.
^ Inflate the front tires to 32 psi, and inflate the rear tires to 30 psi.
^ Go to step 12.
*9. Render any damaged tire unusable by drilling a 1/2-inch hole completely through the sidewall. Then retain the tire(s) for 30 days after payment of the warranty claim. (This is the normal retention time for parts replaced under warranty.)*
10. Replace the damaged tire(s) with new tires from The Tire Rack.
11. Mount the new tire(s) on the original wheel(s):
^ Reuse the original valve stem cores.
^ Inflate the front tires to 32 psi, and inflate the rear tires to 30 psi.
12. Rebalance the wheels.
13. Reinstall the wheels, and torque the wheel nuts to 80 lb-ft (108 N.m).
14. Center-punch a completion mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN.
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