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2001 HONDA Civic FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Safety Recalls

Critical #01V183000 Plain English
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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.
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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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Critical #01V182000 Plain English
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel filler pipe and cap have clamps that might not be tightened correctly, which could cause problems if you're in an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the fuel pipe could come loose, leak fuel, and if there's a spark, it could catch fire.
Free Fix
A free repair will be done at an authorized dealership, where they'll check the clamps and tighten them properly if needed. If you don't get the repair done promptly, call Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND COUPES. THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FILLER NECK TUBE HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN A COLLISION, THE TUBE COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE HOSE CLAMPS FOR PROPER TORQUE AND TIGHTEN THEM CORRECTLY, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 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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