Honda recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 civic 2-door and 4-door vehicles manufactured from april 21, 2011, through may 2, 2011. There is a possibility that an o-ring, which seals a connection in the fuel feed line, is misaligned. If the o-ring is misaligned, a small fuel leak may occur.
What could happen
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel feed line assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Civic 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V288000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 2011
- Owners notified
- May 27, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,156
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 21, 2011 to May 2, 2011
- Part
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- R79
Notes
Honda's safety recall no. R79.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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Acura / Honda recall: Air bags May 21, 2026
- Acura / Honda recall: Seats Nov 14, 2024
- Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 14, 2024
- Acura / Honda recall: Steering Oct 3, 2024
- Acura / Honda recall: Air bags Feb 1, 2024
- Acura / Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 18, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.