Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1227152 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | September 6, 2018 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Honda |
| Component | Fuel Tank |
| Production period | August 2016 — June 11, 2018 |
| Vehicles affected | 362 units |
Defect
In the resin left and right fuel tanks, incorrect welding equipment settings during manufacturing caused insufficient fusion at the joint surface of the crossover inlet connecting the two tanks. Vibration during vehicle operation may cause the joint surface to detach, resulting in a fuel leak.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the left and right fuel tanks with correct ones.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| CAA-NC1 | ＮＳＸ | NC1-1000001 — NC1-1000256; NC1-1100001 — NC1-1100126 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
樹脂製左右燃料タンクにおいて、溶着設備の条件設定が不適切なため、左右燃料タンクを連結するクロスオーバーインレットの接合面が部分的に溶け込み不足となっているものがある。そのため、走行中の振動等により当該接合面が剥離し、燃料が漏れるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、左右燃料タンクを良品と交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3007712