CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles have an engine fuel feed hose and a fuel purge hose that may have been misrouted during vehicle assembly.
- Risk
- The misrouting can cause the hoses to be damaged from contact with other components, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the fuel feed hose and the fuel purge hose. If misrouted, the hoses will be replaced and installed correctly, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF8.
- 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 vehicles may have had the engine fuel feed hose and fuel purge hose routed incorrectly during assembly. Over time, the misrouted hoses can rub against other parts and become damaged, which can cause a fuel leak. Fuel leaking near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Acura will notify owners of affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect how the fuel feed hose and fuel purge hose are routed. If they are misrouted, the hoses will be replaced and installed correctly at no cost to you.
You can contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138, and you can check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Acura MDX Sport Hybrid | 2017 |
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