NHTSA Recall # | 75070 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 11V288000 |
MFG Compaign # | R79 |
Manufacturer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
Supplier | HONDA |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | CIVIC |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPI |
Date of notification | 27/05/11 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 21/04/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/05/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 18/05/11 |
Report created | 18/05/11 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1156 |
Defect summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 civic 2-door and 4-door vehicles manufactured from april 21, 2011, through may 2, 2011. There is a possibility that an o-ring, which seals a connection in the fuel feed line, is misaligned. If the o-ring is misaligned, a small fuel leak may occur. |
Consequence summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the fuel feed line assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. |
Recall notes | Honda's safety recall no. R79. Owners may also 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 . |