HONDA CIVIC 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V117000

Make Model Year
HONDA CIVIC 1985
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1988-08-07 1988-07-22 1988-08-04

Production Dates: 1983-07-01 - 1985-03-01

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 279821

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS MAY DEVELOP FUEL LEAKAGE AT CRIMPED SEAM BETWEEN THE TWO FUEL PUMP HALVES.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CREATES APOSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH CARBURETORS.