May 28, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V314000
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V314
Manufacturer Honda
(American Honda Motor Co.)
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 136,057
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Fit and HRV Owners will receive an interim letter notifying them of the safety risk, and a second letter will be sent once parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Check if your Honda has a Recall
May 28, 2020
Mr. Jeffrey Giuseppe
Associate Administrator for Enforcement
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Attn: Recall Management Division (NVS-215)
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re:
Part 573, Defect Information Report
2018-2020 Multi-Model Acura and Honda Vehicles
Fuel Pump Module
Dear Mr. Giuseppe:
In accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and 49 CFR Part 573 Defect and Noncompliance and Responsibility Reports, Honda is submitting the enclosed Defect Information Report regarding a safety recall of certain 2018-2020 Acura and Honda vehicles to address a defect with the fuel pump module.
If you have any questions about this report, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Jeff Chang
Senior Manager
Product Regulatory Office
573.6(c)(1)
| Name of manufacturer: | Honda de México, S.A. de C.V. Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC Honda Motor Co., Inc.Honda of America Mfg., Inc.Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd. |
| Manufacturer’s agent: | Jeff Chang American Honda Motor Co., Inc.1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 |
573.6(c)(2)
Identification of potentially affected vehicles:
| Make/Model | Model Year | Dates of Manufacture | Number of Vehicles |
| Acura NSX | 2018 | 09/17/2018 to 09/27/2018 | 14 |
| Acura NSX | 2019 | 10/01/2018 to 03/19/2019 | 132 |
| Acura RDX | 2019 | 05/21/2018 to 02/12/2019 | 34,405 |
| Acura RLX | 2019 | 11/01/2018 to 11/06/2018 | 124 |
| Acura RLX Sport Hybrid | 2019 | 07/03/2018 to 11/29/2018 | 206 |
| Honda Accord | 2018 | 06/05/2018 to 11/02/2018 | 10,152 |
| Honda Accord | 2019 | 10/27/2018 to 02/08/2019 | 1,075 |
| Honda Civic Hatchback | 2018 | 06/27/2018 to 09/28/2018 | 14,838 |
| Honda Civic Hatchback | 2019 | 09/28/2018 to 01/17/2019 | 9,397 |
| Honda Civic Type R | 2018 | 06/25/2018 to 01/15/2019 | 537 |
| Honda Civic Type R | 2019 | 10/03/2018 to 06/10/2019 | 1,248 |
| Honda Fit | 2019 | 04/27/2018 to 12/21/2018 | 9,294 |
| Honda HR-V | 2018 | 04/27/2018 to 07/07/2018 | 20,416 |
| Honda HR-V | 2019 | 05/23/2018 to 12/21/2018 | 19,260 |
| Honda Insight | 2019 | 05/23/2018 to 03/08/2019 | 14,949 |
| Honda Insight | 2020 | 08/26/2019 to 09/17/2019 | 10 |
Description of the basis for the determination of the recall population:
The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records and supplier part production records. The manufacturing range reflects all possible vehicles that could potentially experience the problem.
Description of how the vehicles being recalled differ from similar vehicles not included in the recall:
Vehicles being recalled are equipped with fuel pump modules containing impellers produced during specific periods under specific circumstances (lower density impellers exposed to production solvent drying for longer periods of time). Similar vehicles not included in the recall are equipped with fuel pump modules that were not subject to the above conditions.
Identification of affected component:
Component: Fuel Pump Module
Part No.:
| Acura | NSX | 17045-T6N-A01 |
| RDX | 17045-TJB-A03 | |
| RLX | 17045-TY2-A00 | |
| RLX Sport Hybrid | 17045-TY3-000 | |
| Honda | Accord | 17045-TVC-A03 |
| Civic Hatchback | 17045-TBA-A00 | |
| Civic Type R | 17045-TGH-A00 (2018)
17045-TGH-A01 (2019) | |
| Fit | 17045-T5R-A00 | |
| HR-V | 17045-T7W-A00 (2WD)
17045-T7X-A01 (AWD) | |
| Insight | 17045-TXM-A00 |
Country of Origin: USA and Japan
Manufacturer: DENSO International America, Inc. / DENSO Corporation
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Total number of potentially affected vehicles: 136,057
573.6(c)(4)
Percentage of affected vehicles that contain the defect: 100%
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Defect description:
Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers. If the surface of the lower density impeller is exposed to production solvent drying for longer periods of time, higher levels of surface cracking may occur. These cracks may lead to excessive fuel absorption, resulting in impeller deformation. Over time, if an impeller deforms to a point that creates sufficient interference with the fuel pump body, the fuel pump becomes inoperative, which may cause illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the instrument panel. Fuel pump inoperability could prevent an engine from starting or stall an engine while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Chronology:
February – May 2019
Honda received the first report of fuel pump module failure from the Indian market and an investigation was launched. After supplier analysis of failed parts returned from the field, it was confirmed that impeller swelling resulted in fuel pump module failure.
June – October 2019
The investigation was elevated to the global Honda quality group for further handling. Honda hypothesized the impeller swelling was related to part toughness and investigated impeller density and clearance between the impeller and fuel pump wall. Re-creation testing confirmed the primary contributor to impeller swelling was the development of surface cracks on low density impellers exposed to production solvent drying for longer periods of time.
March 2020
Review of warranty data confirmed that vehicles equipped with fuel pump modules in transit for a longer period prior to vehicle assembly exhibited increased failure rates.
April 2020
Honda investigated the scope of vehicles installed with suspect fuel pump modules containing lower density impellers exposed to production solvent drying for longer periods of time.
May 21, 2020
Honda determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall.
As of May 21, 2020, Honda has received 183 warranty claims, 68 field reports, and no reports of injuries or crashes related to this issue.
573.6(c)(8)(i)
Program for remedying the defect:
Registered owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to an Acura or Honda dealer. The dealer will replace the fuel pump assembly for free. Because the new vehicle limited warranty on all affected vehicles would have provided a free repair for the problem addressed by this recall, without any payment by the owner, reimbursement for pre-notification repairs will not be offered.
573.6(c)(8)(ii)
The estimated date to start notification to dealers: May 29, 2020
The estimated date to start notifications to owners: TBD
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Representative copies of all notices, bulletins and other communications:
A copy of the dealer service bulletin, the final customer notification letter and other dealer communication will be submitted to your office as soon as possible.
A draft of the owner notification letter will be submitted to your office as soon as possible.
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Manufacturer’s campaign number:
| K7E = NSX F7I = Accord | G7H = Fit | B7B = RLX Sport Hybrid |
| S7D = RDX | F7J = Civic Hatchback | A7K = HR-V |
| R7C = RLX | Y7G = Civic Type R | W7F = Insight |
June 23, 2020
Mr. Jeffrey Giuseppe
Associate Administrator for Enforcement
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Attn: Recall Management Division (NVS-215)
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re:
20V-314 Amended Defect Information Report
2018-2020 Multi-Model Acura and Honda Vehicles
Fuel Pump Module
Dear Mr. Giuseppe:
In accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and 49 CFR Part 573 Defect and Noncompliance and Responsibility Reports, Honda is submitting the enclosed amended Defect Information Report regarding NHTSA recall number 20V-314 originally submitted on May 28, 2020. The amendment removes 62 MY2019 Honda Fit and MY20182019 HR-V vehicles from the affected vehicle population, as these vehicles were never available for retail sale nor introduced to the U.S. market. The following reporting categories are being amended:
- Identification of potentially affected vehicles; and
- Total number of potentially affected vehicles.
If you have any questions about this report, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Jeff Chang
Senior Manager
Product Regulatory Office
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AMENDED DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 20V-314
573.6(c)(2)
Identification of potentially affected vehicles:
Initial Report
| Make/Model | Model Year | Dates of Manufacture | Number of Vehicles |
| Honda Fit | 2019 | 04/27/2018 to 12/21/2018 | 9,294 |
| Honda HR-V | 2018 | 04/27/2018 to 07/07/2018 | 20,416 |
| Honda HR-V | 2019 | 05/23/2018 to 12/21/2018 | 19,260 |
Amended Report (updates in bold)
| Make/Model | Model Year | Dates of Manufacture | Number of Vehicles |
| Honda Fit | 2019 | 04/27/2018 to 12/21/2018 | 9,241 |
| Honda HR-V | 2018 | 04/27/2018 to 07/07/2018 | 20,411 |
| Honda HR-V | 2019 | 06/25/2018 to 12/21/2018 | 19,256 |
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Total number of potentially affected vehicles:
136,057 (original population)
– 62 (population reduction)
135,995 (amended population)
For Immediate Release
Statement by American Honda Regarding Fuel Pump Recall:
Certain 2018-2020 Acura and Honda Models
- 136,057 vehicles are affected in the United States
- Fuel pumps will replaced for free
- No reports of crashes or injuries
TORRANCE, Calif. – June 2, 2020 – American Honda will voluntarily recall 136,057 model-year 2018-2020 Acura and Honda vehicles in the United States to replace their fuel pumps, for free. The fuel pumps installed in these vehicles may contain defective impellers, which could, over time, result in a loss of engine power or vehicle stalling, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. Honda has received no reports of crashes or injuries related to this condition.
Honda is announcing this recall to encourage each owner of an affected vehicle to take it to an authorized dealer as soon as they receive notification of this recall from Acura or Honda. Mailed notification to owners will occur in late-July 2020. Owners of these models can also determine if their specific vehicles are included in the recall by visiting www.recalls.acura.com or www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (888) 234-2138, Monday-Friday: 6am-5pm PT.
Included Models (certain specific vehicles only):
Acura:
2018-2019 NSX
2019 RDX
2019 RLX
2019 RLX Sport Hybrid
Honda:
2018-2019 Accord
2018-2019 Civic Hatchback
2018-2019 Civic Type R
2019 Fit
2018-2019 HR-V
2019-2020 Insight
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BACKGROUND
On May 29, 2020, American Honda launched several Safety Recall service bulletins to replace the fuel pump motor.
ACTION
For dealers experiencing a strong fuel smell from storing a fuel pump motor replaced under the Service Bulletins
listed below, the fuel pump motor may be disposed of immediately in accordance with local regulations. This only
applies to the fuel pump motor replaced under this Service Bulletin. The published retention policy remains in effect
for all other parts.
REFERENCES
A20-042_Safety Recall: 2019-20 Insight Fuel Pump Motor
A20-043_Safety Recall: 2018-19 Accord Fuel Pump Motor
We appreciate your support. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Warranty Operations
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Subject Safety Recall / Fuel Pump Motor Parts Retention
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DATE: August 14, 2020
TO: All Honda Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re: UPDATE-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2019 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
PARTS UPDATE
Please be advised that as of today, August 14, 2020, limited parts are now currently available for the Fit
and HR-V models through the controlled parts ordering system under the following service bulletins:
20-045, Safety Recall: 2019 Fit Fuel Pump Motor,
20-052, Safety Recall: 2018-19 HR-V (AWD) Fuel Pump Motor
20-053, Safety Recall: 2018-19 HR-V (2WD) Fuel Pump Motor
They include parts, repair, and warranty information related to this recall.
TOOLS
The Denso Fuel Module Separators have been shipped (attention: Service Manager) and should arrive
by Thursday, August 13, 2020. Check with your Shipping Receiving if you are not in possession of this
tool. If you have not received them, please call the American Honda Special Tools Hotline at (800)
346-6327, Mondays – Fridays 4:00am-5:00pm PST and Saturdays 7:00am-4:00pm PST.
Please be advised that this tool is for the Fit and HR-V 2WD models only.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
As parts supply becomes stable, American Honda expects to mail the second phase remedy available
customer notification in Fall of 2020.
SUMMARY
On May 28, 2020, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for a certain number of
2018-2019 Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type-R, HR-V, 2019 Fit and 2019-2020 Insight units for fuel pump
modules manufactured with defective impellers. A defective impeller may cause the fuel pump to
become inoperative which could prevent an engine from starting or stall an engine while driving,
increasing the risk of a crash. Refer to your eResponsibility report or do an iN VIN status inquiry to determine
which units in your inventory are affected.
Failure to repair a vehicle as necessary prior to sale may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits.
Sent on 08 14 2020 Expires on 10 01 2020
From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Subject UPDATE-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2019 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
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On May 29, 2020, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for a certain number of
2018-2019 Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type-R, HR-V, 2019 Fit and 2019-2020 Insight units for fuel pump
modules manufactured with defective impellers.
To ensure proper repairs, American Honda stopped the sales of all pre counter-measured 2018-2019
Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type-R, HR-V, 2019 Fit and 2019-2020 Insight Fuel Pump Modules. Effective
immediately all dealers that have inventory of the below parts are asked to stop installing and return
parts back to American Honda.
Stop Sale and Return Request Affected Part Numbers:
Old/ Return
Request
17045-TVC-A03
17045-TXM-A00
17045-TBA-A01
17045-T7W-A00
17045-T7X-A01
17045-T5R-A00
Return Request:
You must return all old level Fuel Pump Modules (listed above) in your inventory.
No Shipment Listing or Invoice is required for this return. These returns will not be charged against your
SRA credit.
Return iN OAR Procedure
1. Complete the iN OAR procedures.
2. Use Reason Code “R” with eleven zeros for the Shipper Number.
3. Use Item Number “9999.”
4. Enter “Fuel Pump Parts Return” in the Remarks Section.
5. When approved, Print “Authorization Return document and labels” from the iN. Please return parts as normal with
the “Return Authorization attached.”
6. Return above mentioned Fuel Pump Modules on your returning DSO Truck or normal method of return.
Order adjustment requests (OARs) must be submitted by June 30th, 2020.
Thank you,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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Subject Part Stop Sale / Return Request: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump
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On May 29, 2020, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for a certain number of 2018-2019 Accord, Civic Hatchback,
Civic Type-R, HR-V, 2019 Fit and 2019-2020 Insight units for fuel pump modules manufactured with defective impellers.
To ensure proper repairs, American Honda stopped the sales of all pre counter-measured 2018-2019 Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type-R,
HR-V, 2019 Fit and 2019-2020 Insight Fuel Pump Modules. Effective immediately all dealers that have inventory of the below parts are asked
to stop installing and return parts back to American Honda.
Stop Sale and Return Request Affected Part Numbers:
Old/
Return
Request
17045-
TVC-A03
17045-
TXM-A00
17045-
TBA-A01
17045-
T7W-A00
17045-
T7X-A01
17045-
T5R-A00
17045-
T2A-A01
17045-
T2B-A01
17045-
TEG-A00
Return Request:
You must return all old level Fuel Pump Modules (listed above) in your inventory.
No Shipment Listing or Invoice is required for this return. These returns will not be charged against your SRA credit.
Return iN OAR Procedure
1. Complete the iN OAR procedures.
2. Use Reason Code “R” with eleven zeros for the Shipper Number.
3. Use Item Number “9999.”
4. Enter “Fuel Pump Parts Return” in the Remarks Section.
5. When approved, Print “Authorization Return document and labels” from the iN. Please return parts as normal with the “Return
Authorization attached.”
6. Return above mentioned Fuel Pump Modules on your returning DSO Truck or normal method of return.
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Subject Part Stop Sale / Return Request: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump
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Order adjustment requests (OARs) must be submitted by June 30th, 2020.
Thank you,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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DATE: June 18, 2020
TO: All Honda Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re: UPDATE-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
PARTS UPDATE
Please be advised that as of today, June 18, 2020, parts are now currently available for the Civic
Hatchback and Civic Type R models through the controlled parts ordering system under the following
service bulletins:
20-040, Safety Recall: 2018-19 Civic Hatchback Fuel Pump Motor, and
20-041, Safety Recall: 2018-19 Civic Type R Fuel Pump Motor
They include parts, repair, and warranty information related to this recall.
SUMMARY
On May 28, 2020, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for a certain number of
2018-2019 Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type-R, HR-V, 2019 Fit and 2019-2020 Insight units for fuel pump
modules manufactured with defective impellers. A defective impeller may cause the fuel pump to
become inoperative which could prevent an engine from starting or stall an engine while driving,
increasing the risk of a crash. Refer to your eResponsibility report or do an iN VIN status inquiry to determine
which units in your inventory are affected.
Failure to repair a vehicle as necessary prior to sale may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits.
As always, be sure to do an iN VIN status inquiry for all vehicles passing through your dealership to
determine eligibility for any open campaigns.
Sent on 06 18 2020 Expires on 08 06 2020
From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Subject UPDATE-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
INTERACTIVE NETWORK
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DATE: May 29, 2020
TO: All Honda Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re: Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
On May 28, 2020, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for a certain number of
2018-2019 Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type-R, HR-V, 2019 Fit and 2019-2020 Insight units for fuel pump modules
manufactured with defective impellers. A defective impeller may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative which
could prevent an engine from starting or stall an engine while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Refer to your
eResponsibility report or do an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are
affected.
Failure to repair a vehicle as necessary prior to sale may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits.
BACKGROUND
Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers. If the surface
of the lower density impeller is exposed to production solvent drying for longer periods of time, higher levels of
surface cracking may occur. These cracks may lead to excessive fuel absorption, resulting in impeller deformation.
Over time, if an impeller deforms to a point that creates sufficient interference with the fuel pump body, the fuel pump
becomes inoperative, which may cause illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the instrument panel.
REPAIR
Replace the fuel pump motor with a properly manufactured part.
PARTS
Parts are currently available for the Accord and Insight models through the controlled parts ordering system. We will
notify you when parts become available for the Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, Fit and HR-V models.
TOOLS
Tools may be required to support repairs of certain models for which parts are not yet available. American Honda is
investigating and will provide an update when available.
SERVICE BULLETIN
Service bulletin 20-043, Safety Recall: 2018-19 Accord Fuel Pump Motor and 20-042, Safety Recall: 2019-2020
Insight Fuel Pump Motor have been posted to the Service Information System (SIS) as of Friday, May 29, 2020. They
include parts, repair, and warranty information related to this recall.
Placeholder bulletins 20-040, Safety Recall: 2018-19 Civic Hatchback Fuel Pump Motor, 20-041, Safety
Recall: 2018-19 Civic Type R Fuel Pump Motor, 20-045, Safety Recall: 2019 Fit Fuel Pump Motor and 20-046,
Sent on 05 29 2020 Expires on 07 16 2020
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Subject Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
INTERACTIVE NETWORK
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Safety Recall: 2018-19 HR-V Fuel Pump Motor have been posted to the Service Information System as of Friday,
May 29, 2020.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
American Honda expects to complete customer notification by end of July 2020.
As always, be sure to do an iN VIN status inquiry for all vehicles passing through your dealership to determine
eligibility for any open campaigns.
INTERACTIVE NETWORK
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 2 of 2
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DATE: June 18, 2020
TO: All Honda Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re: UPDATE-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
*Some iN users may be experiencing problems finding the new bulletin versions discussed below. If
you are experiencing this, please clear your browser cache by following the iN Support information and
doing a Quick Support Search. Click here for screen image.
Also, please note that there are no special tools required for the repair on these two models.
PARTS UPDATE
Please be advised that as of today, June 18, 2020, parts are now currently available for the Civic
Hatchback and Civic Type R models through the controlled parts ordering system under the following
service bulletins:
20-040, Safety Recall: 2018-19 Civic Hatchback Fuel Pump Motor*, and
20-041, Safety Recall: 2018-19 Civic Type R Fuel Pump Motor*
They include parts, repair, and warranty information related to this recall.
SUMMARY
On May 28, 2020, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for a certain number of
2018-2019 Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type-R, HR-V, 2019 Fit and 2019-2020 Insight units for fuel pump
modules manufactured with defective impellers. A defective impeller may cause the fuel pump to
become inoperative which could prevent an engine from star????ng or stall an engine while driving,
increasing the risk of a crash. Refer to your eResponsibility report or do an iN VIN status inquiry to determine
which units in your inventory are affected.
Failure to repair a vehicle as necessary prior to sale may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits.
As always, be sure to do an iN VIN status inquiry for all vehicles passing through your dealership to
determine eligibility for any open campaigns.
Sent on 06 18 2020 Expires on 08 07 2020
From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Subject UPDATE-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
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DATE: May 29, 2020
TO: All Honda Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re: Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
On May 28, 2020, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for a certain number of
2018-2019 Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type-R, HR-V, 2019 Fit and 2019-2020 Insight units for fuel pump modules
manufactured with defective impellers. A defective impeller may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative which
could prevent an engine from starting or stall an engine while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Refer to your
eResponsibility report or do an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are
affected.
Failure to repair a vehicle as necessary prior to sale may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits.
BACKGROUND
Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers. If the surface
of the lower density impeller is exposed to production solvent drying for longer periods of time, higher levels of
surface cracking may occur. These cracks may lead to excessive fuel absorption, resulting in impeller deformation.
Over time, if an impeller deforms to a point that creates sufficient interference with the fuel pump body, the fuel pump
becomes inoperative, which may cause illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the instrument panel.
REPAIR
Replace the fuel pump motor with a properly manufactured part.
PARTS
Parts are currently available for the Accord and Insight models through the controlled parts ordering system. We will
notify you when parts become available for the Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, Fit and HR-V models.
TOOLS
Tools may be required to support repairs of certain models for which parts are not yet available. American Honda is
investigating and will provide an update when available.
SERVICE BULLETIN
Service bulletin 20-043, Safety Recall: 2018-19 Accord Fuel Pump Motor and 20-042, Safety Recall: 2019-2020
Insight Fuel Pump Motor have been posted to the Service Information System (SIS) as of Friday, May 29, 2020. They
include parts, repair, and warranty information related to this recall.
Placeholder bulletins 20-040, Safety Recall: 2018-19 Civic Hatchback Fuel Pump Motor, 20-041, Safety
Recall: 2018-19 Civic Type R Fuel Pump Motor, 20-045, Safety Recall: 2019 Fit Fuel Pump Motor and 20-046,
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Subject Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
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Safety Recall: 2018-19 HR-V Fuel Pump Motor have been posted to the Service Information System as of Friday,
May 29, 2020.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
American Honda expects to complete customer notification by end of July 2020.
As always, be sure to do an iN VIN status inquiry for all vehicles passing through your dealership to determine
eligibility for any open campaigns.
INTERACTIVE NETWORK
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 2 of 2
14 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| ACURA | NSX | 2018-2019 |
| ACURA | RDX | 2019 |
| ACURA | RLX | 2019 |
| ACURA | RLX HYBRID | 2019 |
| HONDA | ACCORD | 2018-2019 |
| HONDA | CIVIC | 2018-2019 |
| HONDA | FIT | 2019 |
| HONDA | HR-V | 2018-2019 |
| HONDA | INSIGHT | 2019-2020 |
67 Associated Documents
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Acura – Safety Recall / Fuel Pump Motor Parts Retention
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-5487.pdf 1764.09KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-3153.pdf 1977.411KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Safety Recall / Fuel Pump Motor Parts Retention
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-0840.pdf 1697.877KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-20V314-7014.PDF 225.234KB
Miscellaneous Document – 20V-314 Amended Defect Information Report
RMISC-20V314-4673.pdf 153.77KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Acura – UPDATE – Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2019 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
RCMN-20V314-5953.pdf 140.802KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-3627.pdf 2381.448KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-3573.pdf 1980.301KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-6173.pdf 1758.121KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-1139.pdf 1896.663KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-3572.pdf 1985.283KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-3836.pdf 2022.538KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-4530.pdf 2421.294KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2
RCLRPT-20V314-4001.PDF 227.371KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 3
RCLRPT-20V314-5337.PDF 225.503KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPDATE-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
RCMN-20V314-1476.pdf 146.032KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPDATE-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
RCMN-20V314-2690.pdf 141.252KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Acura – UPDATE-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2019 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
RCMN-20V314-3696.pdf 148.712KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Acura Part Stop Sale / Return Request: 2018-2019 Multi-Model Fuel Pump
RCMN-20V314-7624.pdf 106.841KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Part Stop Sale / Return Request: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump
RCMN-20V314-5111.pdf 109.008KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- K7E) – 2018-2019 Acura NSX
RCONL-20V314-1416.pdf 193.764KB
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- O7W – 2018-2019 HR-V
RIONL-20V314-4919.pdf 190.767KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-0238.pdf 158.128KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V314-8555.PDF 225.236KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-7847.pdf 157.481KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-0361.pdf 143.703KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- S7D – 2019 Acura RDX
RCONL-20V314-1996.pdf 190.875KB
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- G7H – 2019 Fit
RIONL-20V314-8782.pdf 196.913KB
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- K7X – 2018-2019 HR-V
RIONL-20V314-0698.pdf 194.387KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- B7B – 2019 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid
RCONL-20V314-0348.pdf 191.13KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-8895.pdf 158.236KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-8534.pdf 143.558KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-7514.pdf 1894.02KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-7244.pdf 142.886KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Part Stop Sale/Return Request: 2018-2019 Multi-Model Fuel Pump (Acura)
RCMN-20V314-1457.pdf 106.088KB
Miscellaneous Document – Part 573 Defect Information Report
RMISC-20V314-3499.pdf 355.107KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V314-4870.pdf 244.938KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Part Stop Sale/Return Request: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump
RCMN-20V314-6208.pdf 108.301KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-6572.pdf 144.328KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)Re: Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2019 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor (Acura)
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-3291.pdf 1982.264KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- W7F – 2019-2020 Insight
RCONL-20V314-3688.pdf 195.306KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-9123.pdf 2102.638KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- F7I – 2018-2019 Accord
RCONL-20V314-9457.pdf 196.432KB
Miscellaneous Document – Media Statement
RMISC-20V314-5843.pdf 107.245KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- R7C – 2019 Acura RLX
RCONL-20V314-0416.pdf 190.874KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- F7J – 2018-2019 Civic Hatchback
RCONL-20V314-2621.pdf 194.597KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Y7G – 2018-2019 Civic Type R
RCONL-20V314-8433.pdf 194.739KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 5
RCLRPT-20V314-2564.PDF 225.445KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- HR-V
RCONL-20V314-1926.pdf 51.975KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- HR-V
RCONL-20V314-7217.pdf 51.364KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-1419.pdf 36.071KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-3
RCLQRT-20V314-2205.PDF 211.134KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-9084.pdf 4150.229KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-3545.pdf 6633.569KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Fit
RCONL-20V314-1323.pdf 50.964KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-5593.pdf 2099.942KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-3474.pdf 2137.081KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 4
RCLRPT-20V314-1252.PDF 225.432KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: UPDATE-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2019 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
RCMN-20V314-7845.pdf 150.635KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-4
RCLQRT-20V314-9327.PDF 211.245KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-4399.pdf 2534.836KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-1
RCLQRT-20V314-8642.PDF 211.339KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V314-3929.pdf 3087.222KB
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