Honda recalls 165,000 vehicles..

[growguy]

Autoblog link

Not long after announcing the largest vehicle recall in Chinese history, Honda announced today that it won't be leaving the U.S. out of its recall roundup. The Japanese automaker revealed a new recall for the United States that affects 165,000 vehicles that could develop engine problems from a sealer material that may leak onto wires in the engine and cause them to snap. Multiple complaints about the problem have been filed at Honda HQ, though none have led to crashes or injuries.

The affected vehicles include the 2005 Acura RL, TL and TSX, the entire 2005 Honda Accord lineup (include the Accord Hybrid), 2005 Honda Odyssey and 2006 Honda Ridgeline. There are other recalls being announced in various markets around the world for the same problem, but Honda declined to reveal how large the scope of this recall is in raw numbers. Clearly, though, this is the same issue that sparked the giant recall in China

thoughts?

[Ralphie]

Everyone has their downfalls....

Once again(since last month it was the recall for 2002 Accords+)

CB7 FTMFW!!!!

[accordtypeR]

Damnnnn thats not good for alot of folks...

[owequitit]

At least this one is minor.

There is basically a sealant that was used on the fuel pump relay. They put too much on some cars, and it is causing the wire to become brittle and break.

As a result of that, the car can shut off, or not start. They are replacing the ends of the wires.

Nobody has been injured as a result.

[aznpnoyracer]

dang thats bad new for mid to older folks since most of us younger generations dont own 2005 vehicle or eaven 2000, dont beleive me then check the facts. better tell yall parents to watch out.

[growguy]

little bit of an update

New autoblog link

Automotive News is reporting that fuel pump problems dogging Honda worldwide have lead to a third recall, this time in Japan affecting some 390,000 vehicles. As we've already reported, the issue involves something leaking, something breaking and a motor that subsequently may not start. The offending part appears to be the fuel pump that could leak some type of sealant onto important wires exposed below. The sealer gunk apparently can cause the wires to break or snap eventually.

Honda has already recalled over 525,000 vehicles in China (a new record!) and 165,000 in the U.S for the same issue. The new recall affects 13 models in Japan including the Accord, Civic, Civic Hybrid, Odyssey, Life and Fit build between April and October 2005. In all, 1,080,000 vehicles have now been recalled worldwide to repair this problem.