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.

UK RECALL #12 - PORSCHE - Cayenne and Panamera recalled for possible fuel leak.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2015/022
Manufacturer Ref :
Make:	PORSCHE
Model :	Cayenne, Cayenne S Hybrid & Panamera S Hybrid
Launch Date :	23/01/2015
Numbers Involved :	147
Build Start Date :	17/03/2011
Build End Date :	07/05/2012

Recall Details
Concern :	FUEL MAY LEAK - POSSIBILITY OF FIRE
Description :	Fuel may leak from the injector fuel rails. Occupants may notice a smell and , though small, there is a risk of fire.
Remedial Action :	Replace injector fuel rails
Vehicle Id :	WP0ZZZ97ZCL040081 to WP1ZZZ92ZCLA92969 WP0ZZZ97ZCL040081 to WP1ZZZ92ZCLA92969

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PORSCHE - CAYENNE PORSCHE - PANAMERA

UK RECALL #6 - BMW - New i8 supercar recalled for possible fuel leak.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2014/190
Manufacturer Ref :	0016890100
Make:	BMW
Model :	i8
Launch Date :	14/01/2015
Numbers Involved :	128
Build Start Date :	21/03/2014
Build End Date :	12/09/2014

Recall Details
Concern :	FUEL MAY LEAK
Description :	It is possible that lubricant contamination may result in the high current welding of the bolt for the fuel tank earth strap not being to specification. This could over time result in the fuel tank leaking. The driver will become aware of the leak either by the smell or dripping fuel after refuelling.
Remedial Action :	Recall all affected vehicles and inspect the fuel tank. If necessary, replace the fuel tank.
Vehicle Id :	WBY2Z22090VX65023 to WBY2Z22010VX65209

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BMW - i8

UK RECALL #25 - TOYOTA - Fuel May Leak due to possible cracked injector nozzles.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2014/153
Manufacturer Ref :
Make:	TOYOTA
Model :	Dyna
Launch Date :	15/12/2014
Numbers Involved :	295
Build Start Date :	13/10/2011
Build End Date :	21/05/2014

Recall Details
Concern :	FUEL MAY LEAK
Description :	The fuel pipes connecting the fuel pump to fuel injection nozzles may crack. If not attend to, the crack can widen and leak fuel.
Remedial Action :	Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new injector pipes and brackets.
Vehicle Id :	TW1NT21Y#09003215 to TW1NT21Y#09003844 TW1ZT52Y#09501405 to TW1ZT52Y#09501584 TW1WT64Y#09001095 to TW1WT64Y#09001216 TW1YT54Y#09002695 to TW1YT54Y#09003145 TW1GT62Y#09500395 to TW1GT62Y#09500429 TW1ET30Y#09500755 to TW1ET30Y#09500855 TW1AT34Y#09004445 to TW1AT34Y#09005345 JTFNT21Y#0K000665 to JTFNT21Y#0K000975 JTFAT34Y#0K000386 to JTFAT34Y#0K000649 JTFWT64Y#0K000062 to JTFWT64Y#0K000072 JTFET30Y#0K400184 to JTFET30Y#0K400259 JTFYT54Y#0K000093 to JTFYT54Y#0K000106 JTFET32Y#0K600067 to JTFET32Y#0K600075 JTFZT52Y#0K400071 to JTFZT52Y#0K400086 JTFGT62Y#0K400082 to JTFGT62Y#0K400102

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TOYOTA - DYNA

UK RECALL #23 - TOYOTA - Fuel may leak between injectors and return fuel pipe may wear out.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2014/154
Manufacturer Ref :
Make:	TOYOTA
Model :	Proace
Launch Date :	09/12/2014
Numbers Involved :	131
Build Start Date :	24/04/2013
Build End Date :	10/04/2014

Recall Details
Concern :	FUEL MAY LEAK
Description :	The connector between injectors and return fuel pipe may wear out. If this happens fuel may leak and driver's will notice a fuel smell.
Remedial Action :	Replace pipe and connect with new sealant.
Vehicle Id :	YARXU9HM0DZ016367 to YARXU9HM0DZ063351 YARXT9HM0DZ016365 to YARXT9HM0DZ063341

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TOYOTA - PROACE TOYOTA - PROACE

USA RECALL #20 - TOYOTA/LEXUS - Fuel may Leak from Fuel Delivery Pipe

RECALL Subject : Fuel may Leak from Fuel Delivery Pipe

Report Receipt Date: SEP 19, 2014 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V576000 

Component(s): 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 20,000 

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

SUMMARY:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.

CONSEQUENCE:

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

REMEDY:

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November 3, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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.