USA RECALL #9 - Honda/Acura recall a number of models for possible insufficient welding which may cause a fuel leak.

RECALL Subject : Fuel Tank May Have Insufficient Welds

Report Receipt Date: JUN 09, 2016 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V417000 

Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 39 

 

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

SUMMARY:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.

CONSEQUENCE:

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

REMEDY:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall is expected to begin July 8, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.