CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES
- Problem
- American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain 2021 Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental CrossContact LX Sport 245/50R20 102 H tires with DOT serial number A376 D3K9 2920 and mold numbers S-421920 and S-421921. The tires may have been cured for a time beyond the specification limits.
- Risk
- Over-cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace the tires that have the affected DOT serial number and mold number, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U8Y.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain tires on these vehicles may have been cured for longer than specified during manufacturing. Over-cured tires can develop a break in the sidewall, causing sudden air loss, or a belt edge separation, which can lead to loss of tread or belt material. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Honda will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect all four tires at no charge and replace any tire with the affected DOT serial number and mold number, also at no charge. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with recall number U8Y, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Pilot | 2021 |
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