| Make : ACURA | Model : MDX | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20041027 - 20041101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V541000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20041110 | Date Received by ODI: 20041118 | Date Added to Database: 20041119 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 61 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS REPLACED THE FUEL TANK. ALL OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON NOVEMBER 10, 2004. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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