ACURA ILX 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : ACURA | Model : ILX | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2015-04-02 - 2015-10-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V052000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-03-14 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-01-24 | Date Added to Database: 2019-01-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: H3U, Z3T | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4455 | ||
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Summary:
Acura "American Honda Motor Co." is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level. |
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Consequence:
If the fuel gauge displays that the vehicle has more gas than it actually does, the vehicle may run out of gas and stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is H3U, Z3T. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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