Accord L4-1955cc 2.0L SOHC FI (1987)
This problem shows up when you are filling the tank. Fuel will leak from the rusted pipe's perforations and drip behind the left rear wheel. Fuel could
also leak if your car were to overturn in an accident. Fuel leakage creates the potential for a fire that could result in burns to the car's occupants and
others.
If your car is experiencing this problem, please contact your Honda dealer about having it repaired. This work will be done free of charge. Although the
repair takes approximately one hour, please plan to leave your car with the Honda dealer all day to allow him some flexibility.
It your car is not experiencing this problem, please be patient. We are notifying all owners of 1986-87 Accords about this recall: however, the current
parts supply is not adequate to repair all these vehicles immediately. We will send a second letter, sometime within the next several months, informing
you when parts are available. You should contact your dealer at that time. Of course, if your car develops this problem before you receive that letter,
please do not hesitate to make repair arrangements.
You are eligible for reimbursement if your car had this problem and you paid to have the filler pipe replaced. Reimbursement is subject to the eligibility
requirements given on the enclosed "Request for Reimbursement" form included for your convenience.
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from your Honda dealer, you may write to:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Consumer Affairs
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
If you believe that American Honda or the dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your car, without charge, within a reasonable period of
time (60 days from the date you first contact the dealer for a repair appointment, after receiving our second letter), you may submit a complaint to:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration 400 Seventh St., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590
Or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at (800) 424-9393 (Washington D.C. residents should call 366-0123). We apologize for any inconvenience this
may cause you.
Owner Letter 2
Example of the Customer Letter
May 1993
RECALL: 1986-7 Accord Fuel Filler Pipe
Dear Accord Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists in the fuel filler pipe of certain 1986-87 Accords. Our records
indicate you may own one of the affected vehicles.
The potential problem is limited to cars that have been driven in a specific geographical area where corrosive road salt is used extensively to aid in snow
and ice control. If the protective coating of the fuel filler and/or separator pipe is damaged, salt water may accumulate between the coating and the steel
filler and/or separator pipes. This accumulation could cause corrosion which could eventually rust through the pipes. This problem shows up when you
are filling the tank. Fuel will leak from the rusted pipe's perforations and drip behind the left rear wheel. Fuel could also leak if your car were to overturn
in an accident. Fuel leakage creates the potential for a fire that could result in burns to the car's occupants and others.
Your car should not develop this problem if it was not driven in areas where corrosive road salt is used extensively. For that reason, you should respond
to this letter in one of the following ways:
1.
If you are certain your car was not driven in road salt and does not need inspection at this time, please return the enclosed "Recall Response" card.
If you relocate to an area of heavy road salt use sometime in the future and suspect that the exposure has caused your car to develop this problem,
you may still take it to a dealer for repair at no cost.
2.
If you believe your car has this problem, or are unsure of your car's history, contact a Honda dealer and make arrangements to have it inspected
and, if necessary, repaired.
3.
If you are sure your car was often driven in areas where road salt is used extensively, contact a Honda dealer and make arrangements to have your
