Accord L4-1751cc 1800 EK1 (1982)
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 1982-85 Accords. Our records
indicate you may own one of the affected cars.
The potential problem is limited to cars which 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 breather pipe is damaged, salt water may accumulate between the coating and the
steel filler and/or breather pipes. This accumulation could cause corrosion which could eventually rust through the breather pipe or fuel filler pipe.
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 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 repaired.
2.
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
car inspected. The dealer will inspect the fuel filler pipe and replace it if necessary.
3.
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.
All inspection and repair will be done free of charge. Although it takes approximately one hour, please plan to leave your car with the Honda dealer all
day to allow the dealer some flexibility.
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 the repair appointment), 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 (residents of Washington D.C. should call 366-0123).
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.