Recall 12V-063
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2012 Acura MDX and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-063
- Reported
- February 17, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 8,709 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 pilot and acura mdx vehicles. The vent shut float (vsf) valve case in the fuel tank assembly does not meet the design specifications.
The risk
As a result, fuel may leak from the tank, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vsf assembly date and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 13, 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Honda's recall campaign number is s25 and s26.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
- Acura MDX 2012
- Honda Pilot 2012