NHTSA Recall 01V182000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V182000; Date: Jun. 6, 2001
In a collision, the tube could disconnect from the fuel tank, resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Honda Civic
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 120,649
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sedans and coupes. The hose clamps on the filler neck tube have insufficient clamping force.
How to Fix:
Dealers will check the hose clamps for proper torque and tighten them correctly, if necessary. Owner notification began June 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 4, 2001
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