Recall 11V288000: Fuel Feed Line Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Honda/Civic 2012

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 16, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V288000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Other: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1,156

SUMMARY:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic 2-door and 4-door vehicles manufactured from April 21, 2011, through May 2, 2011. There is a possibility that an o-ring, which seals a connection in the fuel feed line, is misaligned. If the o-ring is misaligned, a small fuel leak may occur.

CONSEQUENCE:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the fuel feed line assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2011. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

NOTES:
Honda's safety recall No. R79. 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 http://www.safercar.gov.