Honda Recalls 2017-2018 Acura NSX Vehicles for Fuel Tank Leak Risk
Honda is recalling 2017-2018 Acura NSX vehicles because fuel tank couplers may leak, increasing the risk of fire if an ignition source is present.
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 structural vehicle defect (fuel tank leak) that poses a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage potential.
Plain-English summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Acura NSX vehicles. The recall involves the fuel system, specifically the storage tank assembly. The crossover pipe couplers located between the left and right fuel tanks may leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The recall affects 967 vehicles.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel tanks free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's recall numbers for this campaign are U29 and Z28. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- ACURA NSX
- Brand
- ACURA
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Affected units
- 967
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)
- NSX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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