Recall 12V063000: 2012 Acura MDX and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 17, 2012

Manufacturer

Honda (american honda motor co.)

Potentially affected

8,709vehicles

Model years

2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 pilot and acura mdx vehicles. The vent shut float (vsf) valve case in the fuel tank assembly does not meet the design specifications.

Possible consequence

As a result, fuel may leak from the tank, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vsf assembly date and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 13, 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Acura MDX76 complaints
• 2012 Honda Pilot172 complaints