Recall 12V063000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Report Date

20120217

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2012	ACURA	MDX
2012	HONDA	PILOT

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.