The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V297000·Announced 2013-07-08

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
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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