Acura Recall KB0: Fuel Tank May Have Insufficient Welds

2016 Acura MDX

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly

Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
Actions
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).
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Date Announced
JUN 09, 2016
Vehicles Affected
39
Acura Recall #
KB0
NHTSA Campaign #
16V417000
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