Recall 16V417000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20160609
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 ACURA MDX
2015 HONDA ODYSSEY
2016 ACURA MDX
2016 HONDA ODYSSEY
2016 HONDA PILOT

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