NHTSA recall 01V182000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Honda Civic
Reported Jun 6, 2001120,649 vehicles affectedAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.Built Jun 28, 2000 – Jan 15, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: sedans and coupes. the hose clamps on the filler neck tube have insufficient clamping force.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.