Tires - Premature Tread Wear
Bulletin No.93-029
Issue Date
OCT 31, 1994
Model
1992-94
CIVIC
1994
DEL SOL
Applicable To
See VEHICLES
AFFECTED
File Under
SUSPENSION
Premature Tire Wear
(Supersedes 93-029, dated August 6, 1993)
PROBLEM
Premature or irregular tire wear on the front or rear tires.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace or rotate the tires, and reset the front toe.
Customer Information
Explain to the customer the importance of maintaining correct tire pressure and following the inspection interval (once a month), as stated in the Owner's Manual. In addition, rotating the tires in the pattern shown further minimizes uneven tire wear. This rotation pattern supersedes the information in the Owner's Manual.
1. Inspect the tires, and replace them if necessary. If the tires are replaced, proceed to step 3. If the tires are serviceable, continue with step 2.
2. Rotate the tires using the pattern shown.
3. Adjust the tire pressure to the specifications listed. (The tire pressure can also be found on the tire information label inside the glove box.)
4. Tighten the sub-frame (rear beam) bolts and the lower control arm bolt, on both sides, to specified torque values.
5. Set the front toe to +3 mm (toe-in).
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
Failed part: P/N 53540-SR3-013
H/C 3002342
Defect code: 005
Contention code: B99
Tire Replacement Information - 13 inch
If tire replacement is necessary, the replacement tire you must use is the Bridgestone Turanza S in size P175/70R1382S (even if the original tires are P165/70R13). These tires are available from any Firestone Tire and Service Center (FTSC). To locate the nearest FTSC, call (800) 367-3872.
You can either send the vehicle to the FTSC for mounting and balancing, or purchase the tires from the FTSC and install them in your shop.
Installation by Tire Dealer - List the installation expense and the prorated tire expense on the warranty claim in the sublet field. Use sublet code T2 (sublet tire purchase/installation).
Installation in Your Shop - List the prorated tire expense on the warranty claim in the first sublet field. Use sublet code T3 (sublet tire purchase). You are also eligible for a $10 per tire reimbursement for handling. List this dollar amount on the warranty claim in the second sublet field. Use sublet code T4 (sublet tire purchase handling reimbursement). Charge your flat rate time for mounting and balancing according to the chart.
Tire Replacement Information - 14 inch
You are not required to use Bridgestones if 14 inch replacement tires are needed. To submit a warranty claim, follow the procedures given under Tire Replacement Information - 13 inch.
Tire Proration Table
AHM will pay, on a pro rata basis, for tires that need replacement due to premature or irregular wear. The full cost of mounting and balancing is reimbursed up to 36,000 miles.