Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
42 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: KGC, KGD
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: XG1, GG0
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 6RW
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: PBV
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Covers, part number 08Z07-T6Z-100F, sold for installation on 2017-2020 Ridgeline trucks. If the tonneau cover is not properly secured in the open or closed position, wind resistance may cause the cover to flip and buckle. If this occurs, the hinges between the center and rear panel may deform, possibly allowing the rear panel to separate from the vehicle.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: F8M
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: Q3V
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ridgeline AWD vehicles manufactured April 1, 2016, to August 11, 2016. Water may enter the rear wiring harness through the connector located under the truck bed drain hole, possibly causing the connection terminals to corrode.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: KD3
Recall Date: Dec 9, 2016
Consumer Complaints
378 ComplaintsHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
NEW 2017 HONDA RIDGELINE TRUCK WHEN PUT IN REVERSE FROM DRIVE (STOP POSITION) THE VEHICLE WOULD GO FORWARD NOT BACKWARDS. AFTER ONE MONTH THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON AND HONDA DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WITH A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. THE DAY AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT THE SHIFT POSITION SHIFTER ON THE REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION SWITCH WENT BAD AND WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DOWNSHIFT ODDLY WHEN FOOT IS TAKEN OFF ACCELERATOR. THIS IS WITH THE REPLACED REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION ON MY 4 MONTH OLD VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT DRIVE LIKE A NORMAL NEW CAR. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS A VERY LOUD WIND NOISE COMING FROM BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WHEN DRIVING AT A HIGH RATE/FREEWAY. DEALERSHIP SAYS NO PROBLEMS EXIST IF A LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON TO SAY FAILURE THEN EVERYTHING IS OK. THE DEALERSHIPS DO NOT COMPLETELY DOCUMENT WHAT THE PROBLEMS ARE WHEN YOU TAKE IT IN FOR REPAIRS. NO CONSOLIDATION OF INFORMATION FROM HONDA TO REPORT PROBLEMS FROM MULTIPLE CONSUMERS. I HAVE SPENT HOURS/DAYS AT THE DEALERSHIP REGARDING THIS NEW VEHICLE AND THE PROBLEMS HAVE NOT BEEN RESOLVED. I HAVE NUMEROUS REPAIR ORDERS, E-MAILS, LETTERS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THANK YOU.
Corrective Action:
NEW 2017 HONDA RIDGELINE TRUCK WHEN PUT IN REVERSE FROM DRIVE (STOP POSITION) THE VEHICLE WOULD GO FORWARD NOT BACKWARDS. AFTER ONE MONTH THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON AND HONDA DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WITH A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. THE DAY AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT THE SHIFT POSITION SHIFTER ON THE REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION SWITCH WENT BAD AND WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DOWNSHIFT ODDLY WHEN FOOT IS TAKEN OFF ACCELERATOR. THIS IS WITH THE REPLACED REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION ON MY 4 MONTH OLD VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT DRIVE LIKE A NORMAL NEW CAR. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS A VERY LOUD WIND NOISE COMING FROM BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WHEN DRIVING AT A HIGH RATE/FREEWAY. DEALERSHIP SAYS NO PROBLEMS EXIST IF A LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON TO SAY FAILURE THEN EVERYTHING IS OK. THE DEALERSHIPS DO NOT COMPLETELY DOCUMENT WHAT THE PROBLEMS ARE WHEN YOU TAKE IT IN FOR REPAIRS. NO CONSOLIDATION OF INFORMATION FROM HONDA TO REPORT PROBLEMS FROM MULTIPLE CONSUMERS. I HAVE SPENT HOURS/DAYS AT THE DEALERSHIP REGARDING THIS NEW VEHICLE AND THE PROBLEMS HAVE NOT BEEN RESOLVED. I HAVE NUMEROUS REPAIR ORDERS, E-MAILS, LETTERS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THANK YOU.
Additional Notes:
NEW 2017 HONDA RIDGELINE TRUCK WHEN PUT IN REVERSE FROM DRIVE (STOP POSITION) THE VEHICLE WOULD GO FORWARD NOT BACKWARDS. AFTER ONE MONTH THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON AND HONDA DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WITH A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. THE DAY AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT THE SHIFT POSITION SHIFTER ON THE REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION SWITCH WENT BAD AND WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DOWNSHIFT ODDLY WHEN FOOT IS TAKEN OFF ACCELERATOR. THIS IS WITH THE REPLACED REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION ON MY 4 MONTH OLD VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT DRIVE LIKE A NORMAL NEW CAR. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS A VERY LOUD WIND NOISE COMING FROM BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WHEN DRIVING AT A HIGH RATE/FREEWAY. DEALERSHIP SAYS NO PROBLEMS EXIST IF A LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON TO SAY FAILURE THEN EVERYTHING IS OK. THE DEALERSHIPS DO NOT COMPLETELY DOCUMENT WHAT THE PROBLEMS ARE WHEN YOU TAKE IT IN FOR REPAIRS. NO CONSOLIDATION OF INFORMATION FROM HONDA TO REPORT PROBLEMS FROM MULTIPLE CONSUMERS. I HAVE SPENT HOURS/DAYS AT THE DEALERSHIP REGARDING THIS NEW VEHICLE AND THE PROBLEMS HAVE NOT BEEN RESOLVED. I HAVE NUMEROUS REPAIR ORDERS, E-MAILS, LETTERS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THANK YOU.
Mfg Campaign: 11092736
Recall Date: May 9, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I WAS LISTENING TO SIRIUS RADIO WITH THE TRUCK BED AUDIO ON. I COULD NOT TURN OFF TRUCK BED AUDIO. THE OFF BUTTON HAD NO EFFECT. I COULD NOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO TURN OFF THE AUDIO COMPLETELY. I DROVE TO STORE A FEW MILES AWAY. I TRAVELED AT 70 M/H. TRUCK BED AUDIO STILL ON. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE TO GO IN STORE, RETURNED, AND TRUCK BED AUDIO STILL ON. I TRAVELED 5 MORE MILES AT 80 M/H AND TRUCK BED AUDIO STILL ON. WHEN I VIEWED THE HOME SCREEN TRUCK BED AUDIO WAS GRAYED OUT. I PUSHED EVERY BUTTON I COULD FIND AND FINALLY WHEN PARKED, AT A DRIVE THROUGH, IT TURNED OFF. I DO NOT RECALL THE SEQUENCE OF BUTTONS I PUSHED. ANYWAY, NOT SURE IF IT WAS THE BUTTON PUSHING THAT FINALLY ENDED THE EVENT. I AM NOW AFRAID TO USE THE TRUCK BED AUDIO. I AM AFRAID IF I CANNOT TURN IT OFF IT WILL RUN DOWN MY BATTERY.
Corrective Action:
I WAS LISTENING TO SIRIUS RADIO WITH THE TRUCK BED AUDIO ON. I COULD NOT TURN OFF TRUCK BED AUDIO. THE OFF BUTTON HAD NO EFFECT. I COULD NOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO TURN OFF THE AUDIO COMPLETELY. I DROVE TO STORE A FEW MILES AWAY. I TRAVELED AT 70 M/H. TRUCK BED AUDIO STILL ON. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE TO GO IN STORE, RETURNED, AND TRUCK BED AUDIO STILL ON. I TRAVELED 5 MORE MILES AT 80 M/H AND TRUCK BED AUDIO STILL ON. WHEN I VIEWED THE HOME SCREEN TRUCK BED AUDIO WAS GRAYED OUT. I PUSHED EVERY BUTTON I COULD FIND AND FINALLY WHEN PARKED, AT A DRIVE THROUGH, IT TURNED OFF. I DO NOT RECALL THE SEQUENCE OF BUTTONS I PUSHED. ANYWAY, NOT SURE IF IT WAS THE BUTTON PUSHING THAT FINALLY ENDED THE EVENT. I AM NOW AFRAID TO USE THE TRUCK BED AUDIO. I AM AFRAID IF I CANNOT TURN IT OFF IT WILL RUN DOWN MY BATTERY.
Additional Notes:
I WAS LISTENING TO SIRIUS RADIO WITH THE TRUCK BED AUDIO ON. I COULD NOT TURN OFF TRUCK BED AUDIO. THE OFF BUTTON HAD NO EFFECT. I COULD NOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO TURN OFF THE AUDIO COMPLETELY. I DROVE TO STORE A FEW MILES AWAY. I TRAVELED AT 70 M/H. TRUCK BED AUDIO STILL ON. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE TO GO IN STORE, RETURNED, AND TRUCK BED AUDIO STILL ON. I TRAVELED 5 MORE MILES AT 80 M/H AND TRUCK BED AUDIO STILL ON. WHEN I VIEWED THE HOME SCREEN TRUCK BED AUDIO WAS GRAYED OUT. I PUSHED EVERY BUTTON I COULD FIND AND FINALLY WHEN PARKED, AT A DRIVE THROUGH, IT TURNED OFF. I DO NOT RECALL THE SEQUENCE OF BUTTONS I PUSHED. ANYWAY, NOT SURE IF IT WAS THE BUTTON PUSHING THAT FINALLY ENDED THE EVENT. I AM NOW AFRAID TO USE THE TRUCK BED AUDIO. I AM AFRAID IF I CANNOT TURN IT OFF IT WILL RUN DOWN MY BATTERY.
Mfg Campaign: 11092386
Recall Date: May 8, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
ON PAGE 32 OF THE RIDGELINE OWNER'S MANUAL IT STATES THAT THE FOB WILL LOCK THE TAILGATE. THE TAILGATE DOES NOT LOCK. THE CAVITY IN THE BED LOCKS BUT NOT THE TAILGATE. I HAVE A CAP ON THIS VEHICLE YET CANNOT SECURE VALUABLES IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. WILL IT TAKE A LAWSUIT FOR PROPERTY LOSS FOR HONDA TO ADDRESS A FIX ????? I AM NOT RECOMMENDING THE RIDGELINE TO MY LARGE NETWORK UNTIL THIS IS ADDRESSED.
Corrective Action:
ON PAGE 32 OF THE RIDGELINE OWNER'S MANUAL IT STATES THAT THE FOB WILL LOCK THE TAILGATE. THE TAILGATE DOES NOT LOCK. THE CAVITY IN THE BED LOCKS BUT NOT THE TAILGATE. I HAVE A CAP ON THIS VEHICLE YET CANNOT SECURE VALUABLES IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. WILL IT TAKE A LAWSUIT FOR PROPERTY LOSS FOR HONDA TO ADDRESS A FIX ????? I AM NOT RECOMMENDING THE RIDGELINE TO MY LARGE NETWORK UNTIL THIS IS ADDRESSED.
Additional Notes:
ON PAGE 32 OF THE RIDGELINE OWNER'S MANUAL IT STATES THAT THE FOB WILL LOCK THE TAILGATE. THE TAILGATE DOES NOT LOCK. THE CAVITY IN THE BED LOCKS BUT NOT THE TAILGATE. I HAVE A CAP ON THIS VEHICLE YET CANNOT SECURE VALUABLES IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. WILL IT TAKE A LAWSUIT FOR PROPERTY LOSS FOR HONDA TO ADDRESS A FIX ????? I AM NOT RECOMMENDING THE RIDGELINE TO MY LARGE NETWORK UNTIL THIS IS ADDRESSED.
Mfg Campaign: 11083328
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ARE COMING ON POWER STEERING. VEHICLE STABILITY. HILL START. EMISSION CONTROLS. HAPPENS AT START AND STAYS ON. GOES OFF. WHEN DRIVING TRANSMISSION FAILED TO UPSHIFT LIGHTS GO ON BUT EVENTUALLY AFTER A DAY OR TWO GO OFF.
Corrective Action:
VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ARE COMING ON POWER STEERING. VEHICLE STABILITY. HILL START. EMISSION CONTROLS. HAPPENS AT START AND STAYS ON. GOES OFF. WHEN DRIVING TRANSMISSION FAILED TO UPSHIFT LIGHTS GO ON BUT EVENTUALLY AFTER A DAY OR TWO GO OFF.
Additional Notes:
VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ARE COMING ON POWER STEERING. VEHICLE STABILITY. HILL START. EMISSION CONTROLS. HAPPENS AT START AND STAYS ON. GOES OFF. WHEN DRIVING TRANSMISSION FAILED TO UPSHIFT LIGHTS GO ON BUT EVENTUALLY AFTER A DAY OR TWO GO OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11080121
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ARE COMING ON POWER STEERING. VEHICLE STABILITY. HILL START. EMISSION CONTROLS. HAPPENS AT START AND STAYS ON. GOES OFF. WHEN DRIVING TRANSMISSION FAILED TO UPSHIFT LIGHTS GO ON BUT EVENTUALLY AFTER A DAY OR TWO GO OFF.
Corrective Action:
VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ARE COMING ON POWER STEERING. VEHICLE STABILITY. HILL START. EMISSION CONTROLS. HAPPENS AT START AND STAYS ON. GOES OFF. WHEN DRIVING TRANSMISSION FAILED TO UPSHIFT LIGHTS GO ON BUT EVENTUALLY AFTER A DAY OR TWO GO OFF.
Additional Notes:
VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ARE COMING ON POWER STEERING. VEHICLE STABILITY. HILL START. EMISSION CONTROLS. HAPPENS AT START AND STAYS ON. GOES OFF. WHEN DRIVING TRANSMISSION FAILED TO UPSHIFT LIGHTS GO ON BUT EVENTUALLY AFTER A DAY OR TWO GO OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11080121
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
BRAKE PEDAL FEELS GOOD AT NORMAL DRIVING . STOPPING IS OK . BRAKE PEDAL SINKS TO THE FLOOR WHILE AT A STOP .
Corrective Action:
BRAKE PEDAL FEELS GOOD AT NORMAL DRIVING . STOPPING IS OK . BRAKE PEDAL SINKS TO THE FLOOR WHILE AT A STOP .
Additional Notes:
BRAKE PEDAL FEELS GOOD AT NORMAL DRIVING . STOPPING IS OK . BRAKE PEDAL SINKS TO THE FLOOR WHILE AT A STOP .
Mfg Campaign: 11080193
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
UNABLE TO FILL UP GAS DUE TO ICE FORM AND ICE FORM IS DUE TO WATER RETAIN IN THE CAP-LESS GAS FILLER.
Corrective Action:
UNABLE TO FILL UP GAS DUE TO ICE FORM AND ICE FORM IS DUE TO WATER RETAIN IN THE CAP-LESS GAS FILLER.
Additional Notes:
UNABLE TO FILL UP GAS DUE TO ICE FORM AND ICE FORM IS DUE TO WATER RETAIN IN THE CAP-LESS GAS FILLER.
Mfg Campaign: 11080295
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
RAIN/SNOW WATER LEAKED INTO THE CAP-LESS GAS FILLER NECK. WATER SETTLES BETWEEN THE OUTER AND INNER FILLER FLAPS. EXPERIENCED THE WATER FREEZING WHICH PREVENTED THE OUTER FLAP FROM OPENING INWARD. BECAUSE OF THE ICE BLOCKAGE, WAS UNABLE TO FUEL VEHICLE DURING FREEZING TEMPERATURES. THE INABILITY TO FUEL THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A LIFE-THREATEN SITUATION WHERE THE VEHICLE IS STRANDED IN FREEZING ENVIRONMENTS. REQUESTING A RETROFIT TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION OR TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE.
Corrective Action:
RAIN/SNOW WATER LEAKED INTO THE CAP-LESS GAS FILLER NECK. WATER SETTLES BETWEEN THE OUTER AND INNER FILLER FLAPS. EXPERIENCED THE WATER FREEZING WHICH PREVENTED THE OUTER FLAP FROM OPENING INWARD. BECAUSE OF THE ICE BLOCKAGE, WAS UNABLE TO FUEL VEHICLE DURING FREEZING TEMPERATURES. THE INABILITY TO FUEL THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A LIFE-THREATEN SITUATION WHERE THE VEHICLE IS STRANDED IN FREEZING ENVIRONMENTS. REQUESTING A RETROFIT TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION OR TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE.
Additional Notes:
RAIN/SNOW WATER LEAKED INTO THE CAP-LESS GAS FILLER NECK. WATER SETTLES BETWEEN THE OUTER AND INNER FILLER FLAPS. EXPERIENCED THE WATER FREEZING WHICH PREVENTED THE OUTER FLAP FROM OPENING INWARD. BECAUSE OF THE ICE BLOCKAGE, WAS UNABLE TO FUEL VEHICLE DURING FREEZING TEMPERATURES. THE INABILITY TO FUEL THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A LIFE-THREATEN SITUATION WHERE THE VEHICLE IS STRANDED IN FREEZING ENVIRONMENTS. REQUESTING A RETROFIT TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION OR TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE.
Mfg Campaign: 11073390
Recall Date: Feb 17, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE HAS ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TO REDUCE SPEED BY BRAKING WHEN OTHER VEHICLES MAY BE STRUCK. UNFORTUNATELY THIS MODELS BRAKES ARE OFTEN APPLIED WHEN THE RADAR DETECTS OTHER TRAFFIC WHICH WILL NOT BE A FACTOR; I.E. A SECOND CAR HAS LEFT THE INTERSTATE AND IS SLOWING TO STOP BEFORE TURNING ON A SECONDARY ROAD. MY VEHICLE WILL BRAKE REGARDLESS WHETHER A THIRD VEHICLE IS CRUISING A HIGHWAY SPEED BEHIND ME. SIMILARLY IF I AM MOVING WITH TRAFFIC IN THE CENTER LANE AND OVERTAKING AN 18 WHEELER ON THE RIGHT MOVING 10+ MILES SLOWER. MY VEHICLE WILL BRAKE TO MATCH THE SPEED OF THE TRUCK REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED OR PROXIMITY OF VEHICLES BEHIND ME. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISES THIS IS MY VEHICLES DESIGN AND NO FIX OR MODIFICATION IS NEEDED. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE REPORTED TO MULTIPLE DEALERS SINCE ABOUT 5000 MILES. HI HOW
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE HAS ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TO REDUCE SPEED BY BRAKING WHEN OTHER VEHICLES MAY BE STRUCK. UNFORTUNATELY THIS MODELS BRAKES ARE OFTEN APPLIED WHEN THE RADAR DETECTS OTHER TRAFFIC WHICH WILL NOT BE A FACTOR; I.E. A SECOND CAR HAS LEFT THE INTERSTATE AND IS SLOWING TO STOP BEFORE TURNING ON A SECONDARY ROAD. MY VEHICLE WILL BRAKE REGARDLESS WHETHER A THIRD VEHICLE IS CRUISING A HIGHWAY SPEED BEHIND ME. SIMILARLY IF I AM MOVING WITH TRAFFIC IN THE CENTER LANE AND OVERTAKING AN 18 WHEELER ON THE RIGHT MOVING 10+ MILES SLOWER. MY VEHICLE WILL BRAKE TO MATCH THE SPEED OF THE TRUCK REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED OR PROXIMITY OF VEHICLES BEHIND ME. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISES THIS IS MY VEHICLES DESIGN AND NO FIX OR MODIFICATION IS NEEDED. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE REPORTED TO MULTIPLE DEALERS SINCE ABOUT 5000 MILES. HI HOW
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE HAS ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TO REDUCE SPEED BY BRAKING WHEN OTHER VEHICLES MAY BE STRUCK. UNFORTUNATELY THIS MODELS BRAKES ARE OFTEN APPLIED WHEN THE RADAR DETECTS OTHER TRAFFIC WHICH WILL NOT BE A FACTOR; I.E. A SECOND CAR HAS LEFT THE INTERSTATE AND IS SLOWING TO STOP BEFORE TURNING ON A SECONDARY ROAD. MY VEHICLE WILL BRAKE REGARDLESS WHETHER A THIRD VEHICLE IS CRUISING A HIGHWAY SPEED BEHIND ME. SIMILARLY IF I AM MOVING WITH TRAFFIC IN THE CENTER LANE AND OVERTAKING AN 18 WHEELER ON THE RIGHT MOVING 10+ MILES SLOWER. MY VEHICLE WILL BRAKE TO MATCH THE SPEED OF THE TRUCK REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED OR PROXIMITY OF VEHICLES BEHIND ME. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISES THIS IS MY VEHICLES DESIGN AND NO FIX OR MODIFICATION IS NEEDED. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE REPORTED TO MULTIPLE DEALERS SINCE ABOUT 5000 MILES. HI HOW
Mfg Campaign: 11073116
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE HAS ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TO REDUCE SPEED BY BRAKING WHEN OTHER VEHICLES MAY BE STRUCK. UNFORTUNATELY THIS MODELS BRAKES ARE OFTEN APPLIED WHEN THE RADAR DETECTS OTHER TRAFFIC WHICH WILL NOT BE A FACTOR; I.E. A SECOND CAR HAS LEFT THE INTERSTATE AND IS SLOWING TO STOP BEFORE TURNING ON A SECONDARY ROAD. MY VEHICLE WILL BRAKE REGARDLESS WHETHER A THIRD VEHICLE IS CRUISING A HIGHWAY SPEED BEHIND ME. SIMILARLY IF I AM MOVING WITH TRAFFIC IN THE CENTER LANE AND OVERTAKING AN 18 WHEELER ON THE RIGHT MOVING 10+ MILES SLOWER. MY VEHICLE WILL BRAKE TO MATCH THE SPEED OF THE TRUCK REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED OR PROXIMITY OF VEHICLES BEHIND ME. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISES THIS IS MY VEHICLES DESIGN AND NO FIX OR MODIFICATION IS NEEDED. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE REPORTED TO MULTIPLE DEALERS SINCE ABOUT 5000 MILES. HI HOW
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE HAS ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TO REDUCE SPEED BY BRAKING WHEN OTHER VEHICLES MAY BE STRUCK. UNFORTUNATELY THIS MODELS BRAKES ARE OFTEN APPLIED WHEN THE RADAR DETECTS OTHER TRAFFIC WHICH WILL NOT BE A FACTOR; I.E. A SECOND CAR HAS LEFT THE INTERSTATE AND IS SLOWING TO STOP BEFORE TURNING ON A SECONDARY ROAD. MY VEHICLE WILL BRAKE REGARDLESS WHETHER A THIRD VEHICLE IS CRUISING A HIGHWAY SPEED BEHIND ME. SIMILARLY IF I AM MOVING WITH TRAFFIC IN THE CENTER LANE AND OVERTAKING AN 18 WHEELER ON THE RIGHT MOVING 10+ MILES SLOWER. MY VEHICLE WILL BRAKE TO MATCH THE SPEED OF THE TRUCK REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED OR PROXIMITY OF VEHICLES BEHIND ME. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISES THIS IS MY VEHICLES DESIGN AND NO FIX OR MODIFICATION IS NEEDED. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE REPORTED TO MULTIPLE DEALERS SINCE ABOUT 5000 MILES. HI HOW
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE HAS ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TO REDUCE SPEED BY BRAKING WHEN OTHER VEHICLES MAY BE STRUCK. UNFORTUNATELY THIS MODELS BRAKES ARE OFTEN APPLIED WHEN THE RADAR DETECTS OTHER TRAFFIC WHICH WILL NOT BE A FACTOR; I.E. A SECOND CAR HAS LEFT THE INTERSTATE AND IS SLOWING TO STOP BEFORE TURNING ON A SECONDARY ROAD. MY VEHICLE WILL BRAKE REGARDLESS WHETHER A THIRD VEHICLE IS CRUISING A HIGHWAY SPEED BEHIND ME. SIMILARLY IF I AM MOVING WITH TRAFFIC IN THE CENTER LANE AND OVERTAKING AN 18 WHEELER ON THE RIGHT MOVING 10+ MILES SLOWER. MY VEHICLE WILL BRAKE TO MATCH THE SPEED OF THE TRUCK REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED OR PROXIMITY OF VEHICLES BEHIND ME. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISES THIS IS MY VEHICLES DESIGN AND NO FIX OR MODIFICATION IS NEEDED. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE REPORTED TO MULTIPLE DEALERS SINCE ABOUT 5000 MILES. HI HOW
Mfg Campaign: 11073116
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
PLASTIC PARTS ON MY VEHICLE ARE BUCKLING AND MELTING, INCLUDING THE TRIM ON THE WINDOWS, THE FRONT BUMPER, THE WHEEL WELL AND REARVIEW MIRRORS. HONDA REPLACED THESE PARTS ONCE AND THEY STARTED TO BUCKLE AND WRINKLE THE VERY NEXT DAY. HONDA SAYS THAT IT'S BECAUSE OF UV REFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON MY NEIGHBORS' WINDOWS REFLECTING LIGHT ONTO MY VEHICLE, BUT NONE OF THE OTHER CARS ON MY STREET HAVE THIS PROBLEM. IT DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER WHERE I PARK MY CAR (STREET, MY DRIVEWAY, NOT NEAR ANY WINDOWS)..THIS HAPPENS AND GETS WORSE AS THE DAYS GO ON. HONDA SAYS THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO THEIR CARS AT HONDA HQ...BUT WON'T TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR HAVING THE MATERIAL IN THESE PARTS CHANGED TO SOMETHING WHICH DOESN'T MELT. THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR....... I COVERED THE MELTING PARTS IN REFLECTIVE TAPE IN HOPES OF STOPPING THIS DAMAGE. THE ATTACHED PHOTO SHOWS THE REFLECTIVE TAPE, WHICH IS WHERE THE MELTING IS HAPPENING ON THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. HONDA SAYS THIS IS HAPPENING WHEN MY VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Corrective Action:
PLASTIC PARTS ON MY VEHICLE ARE BUCKLING AND MELTING, INCLUDING THE TRIM ON THE WINDOWS, THE FRONT BUMPER, THE WHEEL WELL AND REARVIEW MIRRORS. HONDA REPLACED THESE PARTS ONCE AND THEY STARTED TO BUCKLE AND WRINKLE THE VERY NEXT DAY. HONDA SAYS THAT IT'S BECAUSE OF UV REFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON MY NEIGHBORS' WINDOWS REFLECTING LIGHT ONTO MY VEHICLE, BUT NONE OF THE OTHER CARS ON MY STREET HAVE THIS PROBLEM. IT DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER WHERE I PARK MY CAR (STREET, MY DRIVEWAY, NOT NEAR ANY WINDOWS)..THIS HAPPENS AND GETS WORSE AS THE DAYS GO ON. HONDA SAYS THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO THEIR CARS AT HONDA HQ...BUT WON'T TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR HAVING THE MATERIAL IN THESE PARTS CHANGED TO SOMETHING WHICH DOESN'T MELT. THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR....... I COVERED THE MELTING PARTS IN REFLECTIVE TAPE IN HOPES OF STOPPING THIS DAMAGE. THE ATTACHED PHOTO SHOWS THE REFLECTIVE TAPE, WHICH IS WHERE THE MELTING IS HAPPENING ON THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. HONDA SAYS THIS IS HAPPENING WHEN MY VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Additional Notes:
PLASTIC PARTS ON MY VEHICLE ARE BUCKLING AND MELTING, INCLUDING THE TRIM ON THE WINDOWS, THE FRONT BUMPER, THE WHEEL WELL AND REARVIEW MIRRORS. HONDA REPLACED THESE PARTS ONCE AND THEY STARTED TO BUCKLE AND WRINKLE THE VERY NEXT DAY. HONDA SAYS THAT IT'S BECAUSE OF UV REFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON MY NEIGHBORS' WINDOWS REFLECTING LIGHT ONTO MY VEHICLE, BUT NONE OF THE OTHER CARS ON MY STREET HAVE THIS PROBLEM. IT DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER WHERE I PARK MY CAR (STREET, MY DRIVEWAY, NOT NEAR ANY WINDOWS)..THIS HAPPENS AND GETS WORSE AS THE DAYS GO ON. HONDA SAYS THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO THEIR CARS AT HONDA HQ...BUT WON'T TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR HAVING THE MATERIAL IN THESE PARTS CHANGED TO SOMETHING WHICH DOESN'T MELT. THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR....... I COVERED THE MELTING PARTS IN REFLECTIVE TAPE IN HOPES OF STOPPING THIS DAMAGE. THE ATTACHED PHOTO SHOWS THE REFLECTIVE TAPE, WHICH IS WHERE THE MELTING IS HAPPENING ON THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. HONDA SAYS THIS IS HAPPENING WHEN MY VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Mfg Campaign: 11072976
Recall Date: Feb 14, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CAPLESS FUEL / GAS FILLER SYSTEM FREEZES IN WINTER AND DOES NOT ALLOW FOR VEHICLE TO BE FUELED AT GAS STATION. HAIR DRYER NEEDED TO BE USED FOR 3-5 MINUTES TO THAW THE DOOR AND THEN A SCREW DRIVER USED TO PRY IT OPEN. PICTURES OF REMAINING ICE ARE ATTACHED
Corrective Action:
CAPLESS FUEL / GAS FILLER SYSTEM FREEZES IN WINTER AND DOES NOT ALLOW FOR VEHICLE TO BE FUELED AT GAS STATION. HAIR DRYER NEEDED TO BE USED FOR 3-5 MINUTES TO THAW THE DOOR AND THEN A SCREW DRIVER USED TO PRY IT OPEN. PICTURES OF REMAINING ICE ARE ATTACHED
Additional Notes:
CAPLESS FUEL / GAS FILLER SYSTEM FREEZES IN WINTER AND DOES NOT ALLOW FOR VEHICLE TO BE FUELED AT GAS STATION. HAIR DRYER NEEDED TO BE USED FOR 3-5 MINUTES TO THAW THE DOOR AND THEN A SCREW DRIVER USED TO PRY IT OPEN. PICTURES OF REMAINING ICE ARE ATTACHED
Mfg Campaign: 11071874
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CAPLESS FUEL FILLER ALLOWS WATER TO COLLECT BETWEEN THE OUTER DOOR AND THE INNER DOOR OF THE FILLER NECK. APPROXIMATELY 15ML OF WATER COLLECTS IN THIS AREA AFTER ANY RAINFALL. THE WATER ENTERS THE TANK WHEN THE FUEL NOZZLE IS INSERTED. WATER IN THE FUEL SYSTEM CAN CAUSE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE CODES WHICH REQUIRE DEALER SERVICE TO REPAIR. IN COLD CLIMATES, THE WATER FREEZES PREVENTING FUELING OF THE VEHICLE. THIS SITUATION HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE ALREADY THIS WINTER, ONE TIME REQUIRED THE VEHICLE TO STAY INSIDE UNTIL THE ICE MELTED AND THE WATER COULD BE EXTRACTED.
Corrective Action:
CAPLESS FUEL FILLER ALLOWS WATER TO COLLECT BETWEEN THE OUTER DOOR AND THE INNER DOOR OF THE FILLER NECK. APPROXIMATELY 15ML OF WATER COLLECTS IN THIS AREA AFTER ANY RAINFALL. THE WATER ENTERS THE TANK WHEN THE FUEL NOZZLE IS INSERTED. WATER IN THE FUEL SYSTEM CAN CAUSE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE CODES WHICH REQUIRE DEALER SERVICE TO REPAIR. IN COLD CLIMATES, THE WATER FREEZES PREVENTING FUELING OF THE VEHICLE. THIS SITUATION HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE ALREADY THIS WINTER, ONE TIME REQUIRED THE VEHICLE TO STAY INSIDE UNTIL THE ICE MELTED AND THE WATER COULD BE EXTRACTED.
Additional Notes:
CAPLESS FUEL FILLER ALLOWS WATER TO COLLECT BETWEEN THE OUTER DOOR AND THE INNER DOOR OF THE FILLER NECK. APPROXIMATELY 15ML OF WATER COLLECTS IN THIS AREA AFTER ANY RAINFALL. THE WATER ENTERS THE TANK WHEN THE FUEL NOZZLE IS INSERTED. WATER IN THE FUEL SYSTEM CAN CAUSE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE CODES WHICH REQUIRE DEALER SERVICE TO REPAIR. IN COLD CLIMATES, THE WATER FREEZES PREVENTING FUELING OF THE VEHICLE. THIS SITUATION HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE ALREADY THIS WINTER, ONE TIME REQUIRED THE VEHICLE TO STAY INSIDE UNTIL THE ICE MELTED AND THE WATER COULD BE EXTRACTED.
Mfg Campaign: 11071747
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
NEEDED GAS IN SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES AND COULD NOT INSERT THE GASOLINE NOZZLE INTO THE CAP-LESS FUEL FILLER. THERE WAS A CHUNK OF ICE BETWEEN THE OUTER DOOR AND INNER DOOR PREVENTING INSERTION OF THE NOZZLE. I HAD TO FORCE THE OUTER DOOR OPEN WITH THE NOZZLE TIP AND BREAK UP THE ICE WITH THE NOZZLE BEFORE I COULD INSERT TO REFUEL. THE AREA BETWEEN THE OUTER DOOR AND INNER DOOR IS PRONE TO ACCUMULATION OF WATER DURING HEAVY RAIN OR CAR WASHES.
Corrective Action:
NEEDED GAS IN SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES AND COULD NOT INSERT THE GASOLINE NOZZLE INTO THE CAP-LESS FUEL FILLER. THERE WAS A CHUNK OF ICE BETWEEN THE OUTER DOOR AND INNER DOOR PREVENTING INSERTION OF THE NOZZLE. I HAD TO FORCE THE OUTER DOOR OPEN WITH THE NOZZLE TIP AND BREAK UP THE ICE WITH THE NOZZLE BEFORE I COULD INSERT TO REFUEL. THE AREA BETWEEN THE OUTER DOOR AND INNER DOOR IS PRONE TO ACCUMULATION OF WATER DURING HEAVY RAIN OR CAR WASHES.
Additional Notes:
NEEDED GAS IN SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES AND COULD NOT INSERT THE GASOLINE NOZZLE INTO THE CAP-LESS FUEL FILLER. THERE WAS A CHUNK OF ICE BETWEEN THE OUTER DOOR AND INNER DOOR PREVENTING INSERTION OF THE NOZZLE. I HAD TO FORCE THE OUTER DOOR OPEN WITH THE NOZZLE TIP AND BREAK UP THE ICE WITH THE NOZZLE BEFORE I COULD INSERT TO REFUEL. THE AREA BETWEEN THE OUTER DOOR AND INNER DOOR IS PRONE TO ACCUMULATION OF WATER DURING HEAVY RAIN OR CAR WASHES.
Mfg Campaign: 11071643
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
AFTER A SNOW STORM CAPLESS FUEL FILL FROZE. WAS UNABLE TO INSERT FUEL NOZZLE TO FILL TANK.
Corrective Action:
AFTER A SNOW STORM CAPLESS FUEL FILL FROZE. WAS UNABLE TO INSERT FUEL NOZZLE TO FILL TANK.
Additional Notes:
AFTER A SNOW STORM CAPLESS FUEL FILL FROZE. WAS UNABLE TO INSERT FUEL NOZZLE TO FILL TANK.
Mfg Campaign: 11061586
Recall Date: Jan 10, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
FUEL DOOR FREEZING SHUT. WATER GETTING IN FUEL NECK AND FREEZING. UNABLE TO PUT FUEL IN VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS. MANY PEOPLE MAY TRY TO HEAT THIS WITH OPEN FLAME OR HEATING ELEMENT AND CAUSE SAFETY ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
FUEL DOOR FREEZING SHUT. WATER GETTING IN FUEL NECK AND FREEZING. UNABLE TO PUT FUEL IN VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS. MANY PEOPLE MAY TRY TO HEAT THIS WITH OPEN FLAME OR HEATING ELEMENT AND CAUSE SAFETY ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
FUEL DOOR FREEZING SHUT. WATER GETTING IN FUEL NECK AND FREEZING. UNABLE TO PUT FUEL IN VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS. MANY PEOPLE MAY TRY TO HEAT THIS WITH OPEN FLAME OR HEATING ELEMENT AND CAUSE SAFETY ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11061084
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
FUEL DOOR FREEZING SHUT. WATER GETTING IN FUEL NECK AND FREEZING. UNABLE TO PUT FUEL IN VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS. MANY PEOPLE MAY TRY TO HEAT THIS WITH OPEN FLAME OR HEATING ELEMENT AND CAUSE SAFETY ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
FUEL DOOR FREEZING SHUT. WATER GETTING IN FUEL NECK AND FREEZING. UNABLE TO PUT FUEL IN VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS. MANY PEOPLE MAY TRY TO HEAT THIS WITH OPEN FLAME OR HEATING ELEMENT AND CAUSE SAFETY ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
FUEL DOOR FREEZING SHUT. WATER GETTING IN FUEL NECK AND FREEZING. UNABLE TO PUT FUEL IN VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS. MANY PEOPLE MAY TRY TO HEAT THIS WITH OPEN FLAME OR HEATING ELEMENT AND CAUSE SAFETY ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11061084
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WATER LEAKS IN TO THE CAPLESS FUEL FILLER AND FREEZES CREATING AN ICE DAM THAT PREVENTS FUELING THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
WATER LEAKS IN TO THE CAPLESS FUEL FILLER AND FREEZES CREATING AN ICE DAM THAT PREVENTS FUELING THE VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
WATER LEAKS IN TO THE CAPLESS FUEL FILLER AND FREEZES CREATING AN ICE DAM THAT PREVENTS FUELING THE VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11058441
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH CAP LESS FUEL FILLER SYSTEM. WATER ENTERS FILLER AREA EITHER FROM RAIN OR CAR WASH. IN COLD WEATHER, WATER FREEZES AND YOU CANNOT GET GAS FILLER PUMP INTO CAP LESS FILLER TUBE IN VEHICLE AS ICE FORMS BLOCKING ENTRY. VEHICLE OWNER IS LIKELY TO USE SOME FORM OF HEAT TO MELT THE ICE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AT A GAS STATION. IT HAS OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS.
Corrective Action:
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH CAP LESS FUEL FILLER SYSTEM. WATER ENTERS FILLER AREA EITHER FROM RAIN OR CAR WASH. IN COLD WEATHER, WATER FREEZES AND YOU CANNOT GET GAS FILLER PUMP INTO CAP LESS FILLER TUBE IN VEHICLE AS ICE FORMS BLOCKING ENTRY. VEHICLE OWNER IS LIKELY TO USE SOME FORM OF HEAT TO MELT THE ICE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AT A GAS STATION. IT HAS OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS.
Additional Notes:
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH CAP LESS FUEL FILLER SYSTEM. WATER ENTERS FILLER AREA EITHER FROM RAIN OR CAR WASH. IN COLD WEATHER, WATER FREEZES AND YOU CANNOT GET GAS FILLER PUMP INTO CAP LESS FILLER TUBE IN VEHICLE AS ICE FORMS BLOCKING ENTRY. VEHICLE OWNER IS LIKELY TO USE SOME FORM OF HEAT TO MELT THE ICE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AT A GAS STATION. IT HAS OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS.
Mfg Campaign: 11058437
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
ICE FORMS BETWEEN THE OUTER FLAPPER AND THE INNER FLAPPER OF THE CAPLESS GAS TANK IN THE FUEL DOOR. THIS PROHIBITS THE OWNER FROM PLACING THE FUEL NOZZLE INTO THE FILLER NECK TO ADD GASOLINE TO THE VEHICLE. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENS WHEN OUTDOOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURES REACH FREEZING. IT IS MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN WHEN IT SNOWS, RAINS, OR THE VEHICLE IS TAKEN THROUGH A CAR WASH.
Corrective Action:
ICE FORMS BETWEEN THE OUTER FLAPPER AND THE INNER FLAPPER OF THE CAPLESS GAS TANK IN THE FUEL DOOR. THIS PROHIBITS THE OWNER FROM PLACING THE FUEL NOZZLE INTO THE FILLER NECK TO ADD GASOLINE TO THE VEHICLE. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENS WHEN OUTDOOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURES REACH FREEZING. IT IS MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN WHEN IT SNOWS, RAINS, OR THE VEHICLE IS TAKEN THROUGH A CAR WASH.
Additional Notes:
ICE FORMS BETWEEN THE OUTER FLAPPER AND THE INNER FLAPPER OF THE CAPLESS GAS TANK IN THE FUEL DOOR. THIS PROHIBITS THE OWNER FROM PLACING THE FUEL NOZZLE INTO THE FILLER NECK TO ADD GASOLINE TO THE VEHICLE. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENS WHEN OUTDOOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURES REACH FREEZING. IT IS MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN WHEN IT SNOWS, RAINS, OR THE VEHICLE IS TAKEN THROUGH A CAR WASH.
Mfg Campaign: 11058452
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2018
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