Recall - Strut Mounting Bolts Torque/Spindle Nut Torque: Overview

10-084

December 23, 2010

Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Safety Recall: Spindle Nuts or Damper Pinch Bolts May Be Loose

BACKGROUND

The pinch bolts that attach the left and right lower front damper bracket to the front suspension (Pilot only) and the spindle nuts (Accord and Pilot) may not have been properly tightened. Both conditions may cause the front suspension to collapse, resulting in a loss of steering. A loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

Not all vehicles within the affected VIN ranges are affected by this campaign. To verify vehicle eligibility, you must check at least one of these items:

^ The customer has a notification letter.

^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on an iN VIN status inquiry.

In addition, 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 or used vehicle inventory. As a matter of federal law, these vehicles must be repaired before they are sold.

Should a dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes an injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this campaign, do an iN VIN status inquiry before selling it, leasing it, or returning it to a service customer.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this campaign. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the spindle nuts on both Accords and Pilots, then, for Pilots only, inspect and replace any loose damper pinch nuts and bolts.

PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Failed Part: P/N 90305-53V-A11

Defect Code: 5LD00

Symptom Code: R6000

Skill Level: Repair Technician

ACCORD INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the front wheels.

NOTE:
Mark a stud and the wheel to make sure the wheel is replaced in the same position as it was removed.

3. Pry up the stake on both front spindle nuts.

4. Torque the spindle nuts to 328 N.m (242 lb-ft).

Did the spindle nut turn more than 45 degrees when you torqued it?

Yes - Remove the spindle nuts, and inspect the spindle nut seating surface on the hub and the spindle for damage. Replace any damaged parts, then go to step 5.

No - Remove the spindle nuts, then go to step 5.

5. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the new spindle nuts.

6. Install the new spindle nuts, and torque them to 328 N.m (242 lb-ft).

7. Using a drift, stake the spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.

8. Reinstall the front wheels, and torque the wheel nuts to 108 N.m (80 lb-ft).

9. Center-punch a completion mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN.

PILOT INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the front wheels.

NOTE:
Mark a stud and the wheel to make sure the wheel is replaced in the same position as it was removed.

8. Torque the damper pinch bolts to 211 N.m (156 lb-ft).

Did the damper pinch bolt turn more than 45 degrees when you torqued it?

Yes - Go to step 9.

No - Go to step 10.

9. Replace any loose pinch bolts, and torque them to 211 N.m (156 lb-ft).

10. Reinstall the front wheels, and torque the wheel nuts to 127 N.m (94 lb-ft).

11. If any damper pinch bolts were replaced, check the wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary.

12. Center-punch a completion mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN.