NHTSA recall 16V-417 (16V417000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported June 9, 2016 - about 39 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V417000
- Also written as
- 16V-417
- Manufacturer number
- KA9, KB0
- Reported
- June 9, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~39
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-417 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.