Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #16V417000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V417000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting model year 2015 acura mdx 2wd and mdx 4wd vehicles, 2016 acura mdx 4wd vehicles, 2015-2016 honda odyssey vehicles, and 2016 honda pilot 2wd and 4wd vehicles Includes 39 affected units, Fuel Tank May Have Insufficient Welds, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 acura mdx 2wd and mdx 4wd vehicles, 2016 acura mdx 4wd vehicles, 2015-2016 honda odyssey vehicles, and 2016 honda pilot 2wd and 4wd vehicles
Defect Summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 acura mdx 2wd and mdx 4wd vehicles, 2016 acura mdx 4wd vehicles, 2015-2016 honda odyssey vehicles, and 2016 honda pilot 2wd and 4wd vehicles. the affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. owners may contact honda/acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. the recall began on july 29, 2016. honda's numbers for this recall are ka9 (honda vehicles) and kb0 (acura vehicles).