Jun 13 2008
Auto Recalls: Acura, RL, 2005
Build Dates : April 01, 2005 - May 31, 2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V097000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20070402
Date Received by ODI: 20070314
Date Added to Databse: 20070314
Manufacturer’s Involved: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Q37 Q38
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 166561
Summary:
On certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.
Consequence:
If the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2007.
Report Initiator: MFR