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- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some fuel tanks were built with insufficient welds that may separate over time, allowing gasoline to leak out of the tank.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can cause a fire. Owners should watch for signs of a fuel leak, such as a strong fuel odor, and check their VIN for open recalls.
Honda will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. Owners may also contact Honda or Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Acura MDX | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Honda Odyssey | 20152016 |
| Honda Pilot | 2016 |