NHTSA recall 11V288000
Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Honda Civic
Reported May 18, 20111,156 vehicles affectedHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Maker’s number R79Built Apr 21, 2011 – May 2, 2011
The defect
Honda IS recalling certain model year 2012 civic 2-door and 4-door vehicles manufactured from april 21, 2011, through may 2, 2011. there IS a possibility that an o-ring, which seals a connection in the fuel feed line, IS misaligned. if the o-ring IS misaligned, a small fuel leak may occur.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel feed line assembly free of charge. the safety recall began on may 27, 2011. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.