Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The fuel pump relay in your vehicle is a small coil wire that helps the fuel pump work properly. In some cases, this wire can break, causing the pump to lose power.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump loses power while you're driving, the engine could shut off suddenly without warning, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the fuel pump relay and replace it with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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