NHTSA recall 12V063000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Acura MDX and 1 more
Reported Feb 17, 20128,709 vehicles affectedHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Maker’s number S25, S26Built Dec 15, 2011 – Jan 9, 2012
The defect
Honda IS recalling certain model year 2012 pilot and acura MDX vehicles. the vent shut float (vsf) valve case in the fuel tank assembly does not meet the design specifications.
The risk
As a result, fuel may leak from the tank, increasing the risk of fire.
The remedy
Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vsf assembly date and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 13, 2012. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.