NHTSA Recall 13V297000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V297000; Date: Jul. 8, 2013
An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Honda Accord
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 1,659
Recall Summary:
American Honda motor CO. , inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 accord vehicles that are low-emission vehicle (lev) ii rated that were manufactured January 15, 2013, through April 5, 2013. The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.
How to Fix:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and o-ring gasket free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Honda's recall number is ja9. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 13, 2013
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