NHTSA Recall # | 65221 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V063000 |
MFG Compaign # | S25, S26 |
Manufacturer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
Supplier | ACURA |
Brand | ACURA |
Model | MDX |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 13/03/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 15/12/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 09/01/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 17/02/12 |
Report created | 17/02/12 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 8709 |
Defect summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 pilot and acura mdx vehicles. The vent shut float (vsf) valve case in the fuel tank assembly does not meet the design specifications. |
Consequence summary | As a result, fuel may leak from the tank, increasing the risk of fire. |
Corrective action | Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vsf assembly date and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 13, 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. |
Recall notes | Honda's recall campaign number is s25 and s26. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |