Cng fuel tank thermal insulator
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) or involving Fuel System, Other.
FAQ: Recall 07V512000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 07V512000?
NHTSA recall 07V512000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on November 1, 2007. It addresses: Cng fuel tank thermal insulator. The recall affects approximately 6,545 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V512000 or the manufacturer campaign number Q63. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.