NHTSA Recall # | 136050 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V052000 |
MFG Compaign # | H3U, Z3T |
Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Supplier | ACURA |
Brand | ACURA |
Model | ILX |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 14/03/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/08/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 09/08/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 24/01/19 |
Report created | 31/01/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 4455 |
Defect summary | Acura (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 acura ilx vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level. |
Consequence summary | If the fuel gauge displays that the vehicle has more gas than it actually does, the vehicle may run out of gas and stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began march 14, 2019. Owners may contact acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is h3u, z3t. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |