Recall 13V-297
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2013 Honda Accord: Fuel system, gasoline.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-297
- Reported
- July 8, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 1,659 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Accord vehicles that are Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) II rated that were manufactured January 15, 2013, through April 5, 2013. The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.
The risk
An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and O-ring gasket free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Honda's recall number is JA9. Owners may contact Honda at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY: 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Honda Accord 2013