Fuel system, gasolineRecall 13V-297 · 2013 Honda Accord
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 13V-297 covers 1,659 2013 Honda Accord for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V297000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Accord vehicles that are Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) II rated that were manufactured January 15, 2013, through April 5, 2013. The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.
The risk
An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and O-ring gasket free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Honda's recall number is JA9. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 15, 2013 to April 5, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.