Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles, Some Fuel Tanks Were Improperly Manufactured.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
MDX
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
04V541000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
In A Crash, The Fuel Tank Could Be Damaged And Leak Fuel. Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Replaced The Fuel Tank. All Owners Were Notified By Telephone On November 10, 2004.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20041027
End Of Manufacture
20041101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
61
Date Owners Notified
20041110
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20041118