Honda Recalls 2013 Accord Vehicles for Fuel Tank Seal Defect
Honda is recalling specific 2013 Accord vehicles because a fuel tank neck defect may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.
Plain-English summary
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Honda Accord vehicles that are Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) II rated and were manufactured between January 15, 2013, and April 5, 2013. The recall involves a defect where the fuel tank neck may be out of specification, which can prevent the fuel pump from properly sealing to the fuel tank.
An insufficient seal may lead to a fuel leak, which increases the risk of a fire. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut, and O-ring gasket free of charge. The recall began in August 2013 under Honda recall number JA9.
Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000 for more information. They may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- HONDA ACCORD
- Brand
- HONDA
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Affected units
- 1,659
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- ACCORD
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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