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Recall 07V-097

HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2005 Acura RL and 5 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, fuel pump).

At a glance

Campaign number
07V-097
Reported
March 14, 2007
Vehicles affected
166,561 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

If the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Honda recall no. Q37 and q38.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles