Recall 04V-541
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2005 Acura MDX and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-541
- Reported
- November 18, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 61 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, some fuel tanks were improperly manufactured.
The risk
In a crash, the fuel tank could be damaged and leak fuel. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers replaced the fuel tank. All owners were notified by telephone on november 10, 2004.
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Acura MDX 2005
- Honda Pilot 2005