Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #07V512000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V512000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Includes 6,545 affected units, CNG FUEL TANK THERMAL INSULATOR, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the cng tank may be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. an interim owner letter was mailed to owners beginning november 26, 2007. when parts are available, owners will be renotified asking them to bring in their vehicle for repair. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V512000
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Report Received Date: 2007-11-01T00:00:00
Subject: Cng fuel tank thermal insulator
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 6,545

Details

MFR Campaign Number: Q63
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the cng tank may be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed.
Consequence Summary: This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. an interim owner letter was mailed to owners beginning november 26, 2007. when parts are available, owners will be renotified asking them to bring in their vehicle for repair. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6u7c-smbu_cs4i
NHTSA ID: 07V512000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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