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NHTSARecalled Feb 17, 2012 · #12V063000

VENT SHUT FLOAT CASE SEPARATION

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.

Product details

Product
  • VENT SHUT FLOAT CASE SEPARATION
  • 2012 PILOT AND ACURA MDX
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model numbers
2012 PILOT
UPCs

What you should do

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 1-800-999-1009.

View the official CPSC notice