Recall 10V640 covers 10,823 2010-2011 Honda Accord and Pilot vehicles for loose suspension bolts and spindle nuts. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda recalled 10,823 2010-2011 Accord and Pilot vehicles under recall 10V640 because front suspension bracket bolts and axle spindle nuts have improper tightening. Loose suspension or axle hardware can lead to excessive noise or loss of steering, which increases crash risk; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front suspension on the 2010-2011 Honda Accord and Pilot holds the front wheels in position while the steering system turns them. The lower front damper bracket helps tie the suspension strut assembly to the wheel area, and the spindle nut helps secure the axle and hub so the wheel assembly stays tight.
In recall 10V640, some of these fasteners were not tightened properly during assembly. On the Pilot, the bolts attaching the lower left and right front damper brackets and the spindle nuts are involved. On the Accord V6, the axle spindle nuts are involved. If a loose fastener backs off or lets the assembly move, steering control can be lost. The Accord V6 also can develop excessive noise as the looseness shows up at the axle.
There is no warning sign before failure. If you hear unusual front-end noise, treat it as a reason to arrange service, but do not rely on noise appearing before steering is affected.
Who's affected?
Accord appears in both model years, while Pilot appears for 2011; all listed scope items involve the same suspension component.
| 2010 Honda Accord | suspension component |
|---|---|
| 2011 Honda Pilot | suspension component |
| 2011 Honda Accord | suspension component |
| Units affected | 10,823 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of steering reduces control and increases the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall inspection soon and drive cautiously until the dealer completes it. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Honda Accord or Pilot is included in this recall.
- Wait for Honda's owner notice before scheduling if the dealer says the repair is not open for your VIN.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall number 10V640 when you call.
- Schedule the front suspension inspection, including the damper bracket bolts and spindle nuts that can cause steering loss if loose.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one, and ask the dealer to complete the free inspection and needed bolt or spindle nut replacement.
- Drive cautiously until the inspection is complete. Stop driving and call the dealer if steering feels loose or the front suspension makes excessive noise.
What happens at the repair
Honda's listed remedy calls for a Honda technician to inspect the Pilot's lower front damper bracket bolts and spindle nuts, then replace any loose bolts or nuts. For Accord V6 vehicles, the technician inspects the axle spindle nuts and replaces them if needed. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall at no owner cost.
Timeline
| December 16, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 23, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V640?
Recall 10V640 covers 10,823 2010-2011 Honda Accord and Pilot vehicles with front suspension fasteners or spindle nuts that were not properly tightened. The defect can lead to loss of steering, which increases crash risk. Honda dealers inspect the affected parts and replace loose hardware.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Honda Accord or Pilot is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Honda is included in recall 10V640. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the front suspension and spindle nut inspection. Reference recall number 10V640 when you call. Honda began the safety recall on December 23, 2010.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to complete the recall repair at no cost. For recall 10V640, a franchised Honda dealer inspects the front damper bracket bolts and spindle nuts, then replaces loose affected parts as needed.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V640?
The safety risk is loss of steering, which increases crash risk. The recall involves improperly tightened front suspension hardware or spindle nuts on affected Honda Accord and Pilot vehicles. The dealer repair path is an inspection and replacement of loose affected parts.
What warning signs should Honda Accord owners watch for?
Honda's filing says affected Accord V6 vehicles can have excessive noise before loss of steering. If your 2010-2011 Accord is included, schedule the dealer inspection even if you have not noticed noise, because the VIN decides whether the recall applies.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V640000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V640 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V640000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →