Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The recall affects your 2008-2009 Honda Civic Sedan and involves a bracket that covers the fuel hose connector. The nut that secures this bracket wasn't installed during assembly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the bracket might come loose, damaging the fuel hose connector. This could lead to a fuel leak and increase the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
A Honda dealership will install a necessary nut on the fuel feed hose bracket at no cost to you, and the recall began on October 13, 2008.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
HONDA IS RECALLING 128 MY 2008-2009 CIVIC SEDANS. A BRACKET THAT COVERS THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR IS SECURED WITH A BOLT AND NUT, BUT DURING ASSEMBLY THE NUT WAS NOT INSTALLED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR. A DAMAGED CONNECTOR COULD LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK AND INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NUT ON THE FUEL FEED HOSE BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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