Honda has issued a recall for over 118,000 vehicles across Canada. The issue reportedly concerns the flat tire repair kit, which if improperly connected, can pose a potential safety hazard.
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Honda Recall Canada
The recall affects 2023-2026 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles, and 2023-2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. Respectively, 8,367 and 110,207 cars are included in the recall.
According to Honda, the problem has to do with the flat tire repair kit. “If the flat tire repair kit is operated with the nozzle improperly connected to the tire valve, pressure may build within the sealant bottle. If the relief valve does not release pressure as designed, excessive pressure may accumulate, potentially causing the bottle cap to detach.”
There is an increased risk of injury if the bottle cap detaches, notes Honda.
“During development of the flat tire repair kit (TRK), the design did not adequately account for pressure buildup that could occur if the nozzle were improperly connected, resulting in the inclusion of an unnecessary fluid leak prevention valve. Additionally, certain relief valves were improperly adjusted during supplier manufacturing, preventing pressure from being released as intended.”
All registered owners of the affected vehicles will be contacted by mail. They will be advised to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer, who will replace the nozzle of the tire repair kit if the sealant bottle has not been previously pressurized. If it has been pressurized, the sealant bottle will be replaced.
For more information, you can visit the recall notice here.
