Honda Recalls 1M-Plus Vehicles Due to Faulty Tire Repair Kit

American Honda recalled more than 1 million Accord Hybrids, CR-V Hybrids, and CR-V Fuel Cell vehicles from the 2023 to 2026 model years due to a faulty inflator bottle in the flat tire repair kit in each model.

The problem with the kit is that if the sealant bottle used to help reinflate and seal the flat tire doesn’t release enough internal pressure, the bottle cap “may detach.” This increases the risk of injury to someone using the kit.

“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,” according to the filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The impacted vehicles include the 2023-2026 Honda Accord Hybrid, 2023-2026 Honda CR-V, and 2025-2026 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell. The number of vehicles with defective inflator kits is estimated at 1 percent, the filing notes.

As of May 28, Honda recorded 53 warranty claims and eight injury reports related to the  problem so the company “determined that defect related to motor vehicle safety existed to conduct a safety recall.” The problem was corrected May 20. Owners will begin receiving notifications in the next month. 

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