Urgent recall for thousands of Honda cars over deadly fuel pump issue—are you at risk?
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Safety is a top priority, especially when it comes to our vehicles. We rely on them to visit family, attend appointments, and enjoy the freedom of the open road.
That's why the latest news from Honda is particularly concerning for thousands of Australian drivers.
Honda has issued a recall for 52,051 cars across various models due to a fuel pump defect that could lead to serious injury or death.
The recall affects all variants of nine popular Honda models manufactured between 2017 and 2020. These models include the Accord, City, Civic, Civic Type R, CR-V, Honda Odyssey, HR-V, Jazz, and NSX.
‘Due to an improper manufacturing process, a component within the fuel pump could swell, causing the fuel pump to become inoperative,’ the government recall notice said.
‘If the fuel pump stops working, this could stop the engine from starting or stall the engine while driving. This may increase the risk of an accident and may result in serious injury to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.’
The government recall notice warned of the hazard posed to consumers, including the risk of an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners of the affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and instructed to take their car to a Honda service centre for the necessary repairs.
You may find your nearest Honda service centre here.
You may also check the list of Vehicle Identification Numbers here.
However, this recall notice is, in fact, a re-notification of the same issue that surfaced in July 2020.
This repetition has left many consumers wondering why the issue was resurfacing and whether the initial recall was addressed.
Honda Australia has yet to comment on the recurrence of this issue.
This comes on the heels of a $6 million fine imposed on Honda Australia in December for misleading or deceptive conduct related to the closure of three former authorised Honda dealerships in NSW, Victoria, and Western Australia.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleged that between January 2021 and June 2021, Honda Australia misrepresented to customers that these dealerships would close or had closed and would no longer service Honda vehicles, which was not the case.
This recall also comes after the Crocs Jibbitz, a popular accessory for the well-loved footwear, was recalled as they contained button batteries that could pose a serious risk to children.
Have you or someone you know been affected by this recall? Let us know in the comments below.
That's why the latest news from Honda is particularly concerning for thousands of Australian drivers.
Honda has issued a recall for 52,051 cars across various models due to a fuel pump defect that could lead to serious injury or death.
The recall affects all variants of nine popular Honda models manufactured between 2017 and 2020. These models include the Accord, City, Civic, Civic Type R, CR-V, Honda Odyssey, HR-V, Jazz, and NSX.
Over 50,000 Honda cars were recalled due to a fuel pump defect. Credit: @hondaaustralia / Instagram
‘Due to an improper manufacturing process, a component within the fuel pump could swell, causing the fuel pump to become inoperative,’ the government recall notice said.
‘If the fuel pump stops working, this could stop the engine from starting or stall the engine while driving. This may increase the risk of an accident and may result in serious injury to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.’
The government recall notice warned of the hazard posed to consumers, including the risk of an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners of the affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and instructed to take their car to a Honda service centre for the necessary repairs.
You may find your nearest Honda service centre here.
You may also check the list of Vehicle Identification Numbers here.
However, this recall notice is, in fact, a re-notification of the same issue that surfaced in July 2020.
This repetition has left many consumers wondering why the issue was resurfacing and whether the initial recall was addressed.
Honda Australia has yet to comment on the recurrence of this issue.
This comes on the heels of a $6 million fine imposed on Honda Australia in December for misleading or deceptive conduct related to the closure of three former authorised Honda dealerships in NSW, Victoria, and Western Australia.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleged that between January 2021 and June 2021, Honda Australia misrepresented to customers that these dealerships would close or had closed and would no longer service Honda vehicles, which was not the case.
This recall also comes after the Crocs Jibbitz, a popular accessory for the well-loved footwear, was recalled as they contained button batteries that could pose a serious risk to children.
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