KF8 – Safety Recall: 2017 Acura MDX Hybrid Fuel Feed and Purge Hose Mis-Installation

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V424

Manufacturer  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected  193

Summary

Misrouted Fuel Feed and Fuel Purge Hoses

The misrouting can cause the hoses to be damaged from contact with other components, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Summary:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles.

The affected vehicles have an engine fuel feed hose and a fuel purge hose that may have been misrouted during vehicle assembly.

Remedy

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the fuel feed hose and the fuel purge hose.

If misrouted, the hoses will be replaced and installed correctly, free of charge.

Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138.

Honda’s number for this recall is KF8.

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.

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