2016 Honda Pilot Recall: Fuel System, Gasoline (NHTSA 17V219000)

NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2016 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.

Table of contents
  1. What does the official notice say?
  2. Risk if left unaddressed
  3. Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
  4. Additional notes
  5. How to check if your vehicle is affected
  6. Frequently asked questions

What does the official notice say?

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that may leak.

Risk if left unaddressed

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer's fix (remedy)

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KE8.

Additional notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

How to check if your vehicle is affected

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 17V219000).

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA recall 17V219000?

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that may leak.

What happens if this recall isn't fixed?

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KE8. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 17V219000.

Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 17V219000, reported on 30/03/2017. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.

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