Honda Civic Wheel Recall 406,290 vehicles
Murphy's law if anything can go wrong.... by Veljko Massimo Plavsic
S1 · E49
Nov 14, 2025
14:56
Episode notes
What is the function of the lug seat inserts on the recalled Honda Civic aluminum wheels?
They are hard steel inserts that ensure a strong, secure fit for the lug nuts on the softer aluminum wheel.
What could happen to the aluminum wheel if the lug seat inserts are missing when lug nuts are installed?
The area where the lug nut installs could become deformed, causing the nuts to work loose.
What could happen to the aluminum wheel if the lug seat inserts are missing when lug nuts are installed?
The supplier's factory was in Italy.
Keywords
Honda Civic
Wheel