Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The fuel tank in your Pilot or MDX is the part that holds the gasoline. The valve that controls the air pressure inside the tank may not have been built correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this valve is faulty, fuel could leak from your tank while you're driving, which could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the valve and replace the fuel tank assembly if it's necessary, all at no cost to you. They'll contact you soon to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.
Original — 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.
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