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Request for Parts: 2013-2014 Accord Rear Wheel Bearing Noise
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Technical Research & Support Group
Request for Parts: 2013-2014 Accord Rear Wheel Bearing Noise
This message is solely directed to Honda dealership personnel; please handle accordingly.
Print this iN message and provide a copy to the Shop Foreman and all Service Consultants.
Background
American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 Accords with a complaint of a rear wheel bearing noise. The
noise can be described as growling, humming groaning, whirring, or roaring. To fully understand the cause of this
condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Qualifiers
AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements:
1. VIN must start with 1HG.
2. All 2-door, 4-door, L4 & V6 are accepted except for Hybrid.
3. No previous repairs to the rear knuckle/wheel bearing.
4. Must be able to duplicate the noise.
Action Required
If you have or know of such a vehicle, please call Technical Research & Support (TRS) Group at 800-880-1072. TRS will
need to record certain vehicle information and provide you with further instructions.
Thank you.
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