Recall 07V-512: 1998–2007 Honda Civic
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recall for fuel system, other, reported to NHTSA on Nov 1, 2007, covering about 6,545 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda recall no. Q63.customers 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Other › Storage › Tank Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V512000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-512?
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.
How is recall 07V-512 fixed?
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. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.