NHTSA Recall # | 122774 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V424000 |
MFG Compaign # | KF8 |
Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Supplier | ACURA |
Brand | ACURA |
Model | MDX SPORT HYBRID |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Date of notification | 14/08/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 23/03/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 18/05/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/06/17 |
Report created | 06/07/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 193 |
Defect summary | Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2017 acura mdx sport hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles have an engine fuel feed hose and a fuel purge hose that may have been misrouted during vehicle assembly. |
Consequence summary | The misrouting can cause the hoses to be damaged from contact with other components, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the fuel feed hose and the fuel purge hose. If misrouted, the hoses will be replaced and installed correctly, free of charge. The recall began on august 14, 2017. Owners may contact acura client relations at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is kf8. |
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). |