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NHTSA Critical Active

ACURA,HONDA 2005: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Reported: November 18, 2004 Initiated: November 18, 2004 #04V541000

Product Description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Reason for Recall

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Hazard

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.

Remedy

DEALERS REPLACED THE FUEL TANK. ALL OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON NOVEMBER 10, 2004.

Details

Recalling Firm
ACURA,HONDA
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.. Recalled by ACURA,HONDA.
Why was this product recalled?
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
What should consumers do?
DEALERS REPLACED THE FUEL TANK. ALL OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON NOVEMBER 10, 2004.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on November 18, 2004. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 04V541000.