Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 17, 2011.
Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 Honda Civic vehicles. To prevent fuel from leaking out of a vehicle’s fuel tank into the evaporative emissions canister in the event a roll-over incident occurs, the fuel pump module is equipped with a roll-over valve (ROV). Due to improper ultrasonic welding of the plastic case that houses the FOV within the fuel pump module, the case material may break or crack, which may cause the ROV to separate from the case and fail to function, thereby increasing the risk of fuel leakage in a roll-over incident.
Consequence: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump module and if necessary replace the module free of charge. The Safety Recall is expected to begin on or before April 11, 2011. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes: Honda Safety Recall No. R65. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Source: dot.gov
