CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
- Risk
- The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A5I.
- 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
A weld joining the fuel tank to the vapor return line may not have been applied properly, so it can fail over time. If it fails, fuel can leak, which increases the risk of a fire when an ignition source is present.
Honda will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the fuel tank at no cost to you. The recall began September 16, 2019. To check whether your vehicle is included, enter your VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup or contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, referencing Honda recall number A5I.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda CR-V | 2019 |
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