Vmi recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Vantage mobility international (vmi) is recalling certain model year 2011, honda odyssey northstar and summit minivans manufactured from june 26, 2011, through august 22, 2011, and with wheelchair accessible conversion, for containing 2 faulty fuel lines with non-conductive connectors.
What could happen
The non-conductive lines may not dissipate the static electricity which could create a spark. Fuel leakage in the presence of spark could cause a fire.
The fix
Vmi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 29, 2011. Owners may contact vmi at 1-602-304-3265.
Vehicles covered
- Vmi Honda Odyssey Northstar 2011
- Vmi Honda Odyssey Summit 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V462000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Vantage Mobility International, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 2, 2011
- Owners notified
- Sep 29, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 80
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 26, 2011 to Aug 22, 2011
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank
Notes
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 .
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.