Recall 12V063000: Acura MDX, Honda Pilot
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary
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.
The risk. As a result, fuel may leak from the tank, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix. 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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V063000
- Manufacturer campaign
- S25, S26
- Manufacturer
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Report received
- February 17, 2012
- Owners notified
- March 13, 2012
- Built
- Dec 15, 2011 – Jan 9, 2012
- Units affected
- 8,709
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.