Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
What Happened
A small amount of water might be in the fuel pump's electrical connector after testing, which could cause the pump to fail over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, your engine could stall without warning, making a crash more likely.
Free Fix
We'll inspect your fuel pump for corrosion, and if needed, replace it for free. Just take your vehicle to an authorized dealer on the agreed-upon service date.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT IN THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AFTER TESTING. THIS RESIDUAL WATER COULD CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL DUE TO CORROSION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE PUMP STOPS WORKING, THE ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP. IF CORROSION IS FOUND, THE FUEL PUMP WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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