NHTSA recall 07V512000
Fuel System, Other · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Details
What's wrong: On certain compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the cng tank may be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed.
Why it matters: This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.
The fix: Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. An interim owner letter was mailed to owners beginning November 26, 2007. When parts are available, owners will be renotified asking them to bring in their vehicle for repair.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1998 Honda Civic
- 1999 Honda Civic
- 2000 Honda Civic
- 2001 Honda Civic
- 2002 Honda Civic
- 2003 Honda Civic
- 2004 Honda Civic
- 2005 Honda Civic
- 2006 Honda Civic
- 2007 Honda Civic
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Honda Civic, 1999 Honda Civic, 2000 Honda Civic, 2001 Honda Civic, 2002 Honda Civic, 2003 Honda Civic, 2004 Honda Civic, 2005 Honda Civic, 2006 Honda Civic, 2007 Honda Civic.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V512000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.