NHTSA 11V288000 United States
Honda Civic recall: Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Official safety recall 11V288000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign11V288000
ComponentFuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Report date2011-05-18
ManufacturerHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 2012 | United States |
The problem
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.
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The official remedy
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.