Recall 11V-288
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2012 Honda Civic: Fuel system, other (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-288
- Reported
- May 18, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 1,156 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 civic 2-door and 4-door vehicles manufactured from april 21, 2011, through may 2, 2011. There is a possibility that an o-ring, which seals a connection in the fuel feed line, is misaligned. If the o-ring is misaligned, a small fuel leak may occur.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel feed line assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Honda's safety recall no. R79.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Honda Civic 2012