NHTSA Recall # | 97243 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V297000 |
MFG Compaign # | JA9 |
Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Supplier | HONDA |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ACCORD |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Date of notification | 13/08/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 15/01/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/04/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 08/07/13 |
Report created | 11/07/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1659 |
Defect summary | American honda motor co., inc. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 accord vehicles that are low-emission vehicle (lev) ii rated that were manufactured january 15, 2013, through april 5, 2013. The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank. |
Consequence summary | An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and o-ring gasket free of charge. The recall began during august 2013. Honda's recall number is ja9. Owners may contact honda at 1-310-783-2000. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153). |