NHTSA 12V063000 United States
Honda Pilot recall: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Official safety recall 12V063000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign12V063000
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Report date2012-02-17
ManufacturerHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Acura MDX | 2012 | United States |
| Honda Pilot | 2012 | United States |
The problem
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.
AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.
The official remedy
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.