March 25, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V215000
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V215
Manufacturer Honda
(American Honda Motor Co.)
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 628,124
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V 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. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
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.
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For Immediate Release
Statement by American Honda Regarding Fuel Pump Recall:
Certain 2018-2020 Acura and Honda Models
- 628,124 vehicles are affected in the United States
- Fuel pumps will replaced for free
- No reports of crashes or injuries
TORRANCE, Calif. – March 30, 2021 – American Honda will voluntarily recall 628,124 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-May 2021. 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):
2019 ILX
2019-2020 MDX
2019-2020 MDX Hybrid
2019-2020 RDX
2019-2020 TLX
2019-2020 Accord
2019 Accord Hybrid
2019 Civic Coupe and Si Coupe
2019-2020 Civic Hatchback
2019 Civic Sedan and Si Sedan
2019 Civic Type R
2018-2019 CR-V
2019 Fit
2019 HR-V
2019-2020 Insight
2019 Odyssey
2019 Passport
2019 Pilot
2019 Ridgeline
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American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ● 1919 Torrance Blvd. ● Torrance, California 90501-2746 ● Phone (310) 783-3170 ● Fax (310) 783-3622
Media Web Site: www.hondanews.com Consumer Web Site: www.honda.com
March 25, 2021
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 Model Year Acura and Honda Vehicles
Fuel Pump
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 expansion of certain 2018 – 2020 model year Acura and Honda vehicles to address a defect with the fuel pump.
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
JC:wvt
Defect Information Report
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Name of manufacturer:
Honda de México, S.A. de C.V.
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC.
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC.
Honda of America Mfg., Inc.
Honda of Canada Mfg.
Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd.
Manufacturer’s agent:
Jeff Chang
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
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Identification of potentially affected vehicles:
| Make/Model | Model Year | Dates of Manufacture | Number of Vehicles |
| Acura ILX | 2019 | 10/04/2018 to 07/18/2019 | 6,383 |
| Acura MDX | 2019 | 10/31/2018 to 06/24/2019 | 16,369 |
| Acura MDX | 2020 | 08/16/2019 to 09/13/2019 | 3 |
| Acura MDX Sport Hybrid | 2019 | 11/15/2018 to 06/11/2019 | 759 |
| Acura MDX Sport Hybrid | 2020 | 07/16/2019 to 07/16/2019 | 2 |
| Acura RDX | 2019 | 10/31/2018 to 05/14/2019 | 18,188 |
| Acura RDX | 2020 | 04/24/2019 to 07/30/2019 | 6,790 |
| Acura TLX | 2019 | 10/30/2018 to 04/02/2019 | 6,559 |
| Acura TLX | 2020 | 04/10/2019 to 07/21/2020 | 2,295 |
| Honda Accord | 2019 | 11/06/2018 to 08/28/2019 | 91,596 |
| Honda Accord | 2020 | 09/24/2019 to 09/24/2019 | 1 |
| Honda Accord Hybrid | 2019 | 12/19/2018 to 08/28/2019 | 6,615 |
| Honda Civic Coupe | 2019 | 12/03/2018 to 06/24/2019 | 7,290 |
| Honda Civic Coupe Si | 2019 | 02/04/2019 to 04/26/2019 | 7 |
| Honda Civic Hatchback | 2019 | 02/08/2019 to 07/15/2019 | 14,492 |
| Honda Civic Hatchback | 2020 | 07/15/2019 to 09/18/2019 | 5,469 |
| Honda Civic Sedan | 2019 | 11/30/2018 to 07/25/2019 | 86,531 |
| Honda Civic Sedan Si | 2019 | 12/11/2018 to 06/14/2019 | 13 |
| Honda Civic Type R | 2019 | 12/12/2018 to 10/16/2019 | 2,853 |
| Honda CR-V | 2018 | 11/29/2018 to 12/10/2018 | 20 |
| Honda CR-V | 2019 | 11/28/2018 to 10/07/2019 | 141,272 |
| Honda Fit | 2019 | 01/02/2019 to 08/31/2019 | 31,149 |
| Honda HR-V | 2019 | 01/02/2019 to 08/31/2019 | 64,567 |
| Honda Insight | 2019 | 11/28/2018 to 03/07/2019 | 4,792 |
| Honda Insight | 2020 | 09/04/2019 to 05/13/2020 | 3,723 |
| Honda Odyssey | 2019 | 10/29/2018 to 07/10/2019 | 37,641 |
| Honda Passport | 2019 | 11/13/2018 to 07/08/2019 | 14,095 |
| Honda Pilot | 2019 | 10/30/2018 to 07/29/2019 | 46,713 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2019 | 10/31/2018 to 08/21/2019 | 11,937 |
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 | ILX | 17045-TV9-A00 | 17045-T3R-L00 |
| MDX | 17045-TZ5-A00 | 17045-TZ5-A10 | |
| MDX Sport Hybrid | 17045-TZ5-A10 | ||
| RDX | 17045-TJB-A03 | 17045-TJB-X03 | |
| TLX | 17045-T2A-A01
17045-T2B-A01 | 17045-TZ7-A00 | |
| Honda
| Accord | 17045-TVA-A02 | 17045-TVC-A03 |
| Accord Hybrid | 17045-TWA-A01 | ||
| Civic Coupe / Coupe Si | 17045-TBA-A00
17045-TBA-A01 | 17045-TBF-A00 | |
| Civic Hatchback | 17045-TBA-A00 | ||
| Civic Sedan / Sedan Si | 17045-TBA-A00
17045-TBA-A01 | 17045-TBF-A00
17045-TBF-A01 | |
| Civic Type R | 17045-TGH-A01 | ||
| CR-V | 17045-TLA-A01
17045-TLA-A00 | 17045-TLA-X00
| |
| Fit | 17045-T5R-A00 | ||
| HR-V | 17045-T7W-A00 (2WD) | 17045-T7X-A01 (AWD) | |
| Insight | 17045-TXM-A00 | ||
| Odyssey | 17045-THR-A00 | 17045-THR-A01 | |
| Passport | 17045-TG7-A10 | ||
| Pilot | 17045-TG7-A10 | 17045-TZ5-A10 | |
| Ridgeline | 17045-TG7-A10 | 17045-TZ5-A10 |
Country of Origin: USA and Japan
Manufacturer: DENSO International America, Inc. / DENSO Corporation
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Total number of potentially affected vehicles: 628,124
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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 a 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 it 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:
May 21, 2020
Honda determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall (NHTSA ID no. 20V-314).
September – October 2020
Since 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, Honda conducted further analysis on impeller density to improve accuracy of the criteria used to determine part toughness. Honda found that the composition of non-resin material (glass fiber and calcium carbonate) in the impeller was highly variable, which led to high variance in impeller density measurements. To minimize variation, the non-resin material was removed with heat application, and the remaining resin material was measured to determine resin density. When applying resin density instead of the overall density to the criteria used to determine part toughness in failed returned field parts, resin density provided increased accuracy in predicting part failure. The updated criteria was then applied to all fuel pump manufacturing lots built during the suspect period to determine the likelihood of part failure.
March 19, 2021
Honda determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall to include additional vehicles.
As of March 19, 2021, Honda has received 583 warranty claims, 166 field reports, and no reports of injuries or crashes related to this issue.
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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. Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense will be eligible for reimbursement, in accord with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA.
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The estimated date to start notification to dealers: March 26, 2021
The estimated date to start notifications to owners: May 18, 2021
573.6(c)(10)
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:
FA8 = Accord AAR = Honda multi-model, remedy not available
QAG = Civic UAQ = Acura multi-model, remedy not available
YAH = Insight
April 8, 2021
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:
NHTSA Recall No. 21V-215
Part 573, Amended Defect Information Report
2018-2020 Acura and Honda Vehicles
Fuel Pump
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 21V-215 originally submitted on March 25, 2021. The amendment removes 3,572 vehicles from the affected vehicle population as these vehicles were previously included in the fuel pump safety recall submitted on May 28, 2020 (NHTSA recall number 20V-314). 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
JC:wvt
Amended Defect Information Report
573.6(c)(2)
Identification of potentially affected vehicles:
Initial Report
| Make/Model | Model Year | Dates of Manufacture | Number of Vehicles |
| Acura RDX | 2019 | 10/31/2018 to 05/14/2019 | 18,188 |
| Honda Civic Type R | 2019 | 12/12/2018 to 10/16/2019 | 2,853 |
Amended Report (updates in bold)
| Make/Model | Model Year | Dates of Manufacture | Number of Vehicles |
| Acura RDX | 2019 | 11/14/2018 to 05/14/2019 | 14,620 |
| Honda Civic Type R | 2019 | 12/12/2018 to 10/16/2019 | 2,849 |
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Total number of potentially affected vehicles:
628,124 (original population)
– 3,572 (population reduction)
624,552 (amended population)
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DATE: April 23, 2021
TO: All Honda Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re: UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
PARTS AND SERVICE BULLETIN UPDATE
Please be advised that as of today, April 23, 2021, parts are available for the 2019 Civic and 2019-2020
Civic Hatchback models through the controlled parts ordering system under the following service
bulletin:
21-029, Safety Recall: 2019-20 Civic Fuel Pump Motor
This bulletin includes parts, repair, and warranty information related to this recall.
SUMMARY
On March 25, 2021, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for certain 2018-2019
CR-V, 2019-2020 Accord, Civic Hatchback , Insight, 2019 Accord Hybrid, Civic, Civic Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V,
Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline units for fuel pump modules manufactured with defective
impellers. A defective impeller may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative which could prevent the
engine from starting or stall the 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.
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Subject UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
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DATE: April 16, 2021
TO: All Honda Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re: UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
PARTS AND SERVICE BULLETIN UPDATE
Please be advised that as of today, April 16, 2021, parts are available for the 2019 Accord Hybrid, 2019
Civic Type R, 2018-2019 CR-V, 2019 Odyssey, 2019 Pilot and 2019 Ridgeline models through the controlled
parts ordering system under the following service bulletins:
21-028, Safety Recall: 2019 Accord Hybrid Fuel Pump Motor
21-022, Safety Recall: 2019 Civic Type R Fuel Pump Motor
21-031, Safety Recall: 2018-19 CR-V Fuel Pump Motor
21-026, Safety Recall: 2019 Odyssey Fuel Pump Motor
21-034,Safety Recall: 2019 Pilot Fuel Pump Motor
21-035,Safety Recall: 2019 Ridgeline Fuel Pump Motor
These bulletins include parts, repair, and warranty information related to this recall.
SUMMARY
On March 25, 2021, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for certain 2018-2019
CR-V, 2019-2020 Accord, Civic Hatchback , Insight, 2019 Accord Hybrid, Civic, Civic Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V,
Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline units for fuel pump modules manufactured with defective
impellers. A defective impeller may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative which could prevent the
engine from starting or stall the 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 04 16 2021 Expires on 07 04 2021
From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Subject UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
INTERACTIVE NETWORK
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DATE: March 26, 2021
TO: All Honda Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re: EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
On March 25, 2021, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for certain 2018-2019
CR-V, 2019-2020 Accord, Civic Hatchback , Insight, 2019 Accord Hybrid, Civic, Civic Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V,
Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline units for fuel pump modules manufactured with defective
impellers. A defective impeller may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative which could prevent the
engine from starting or stall the 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.
The low density impellers may absorb fuel over time and deform. If an impeller deforms to a point that
it 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 2.0T, Civic Si, and Insight models through the controlled parts
ordering system. We are working to prepare remedy parts as soon as possible and will notify you when
parts become available for the remaining models.
TOOLS
Four pairs of the Denso Fuel Module Separators were shipped last May 2020 which can be used for this
expansion. Due to very limited supplies, please refrain from ordering additional tools unless
necessary.
Please be advised that this tool will be needed for the Fit and HR-V 2WD models only.
SERVICE BULLETIN
The following service bulletins have been posted to the Service Information System (SIS) as of Friday,
March 26, 2021. They include parts, repair, and warranty information related to this recall:
Sent on 03 26 2021 Expires on 05 13 2021
From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Subject EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
INTERACTIVE NETWORK
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 1 of 2
21-027, Safety Recall: 2019 Accord 2.0T Fuel Pump Motor,
21-030, Safety Recall: 2019 Civic Si (HCM) Fuel Pump Motor, and
21-032, Safety Recall: 2019-2020 Insight Fuel Pump Motor
The following stop sale placeholder bulletin has been posted to SIS as of Friday, March 26, 2021:
21-039, Safety Recall: Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
American Honda expects to complete customer notification by mid-May 2021.
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: April 9, 2021
TO: All Honda Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re: UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
PARTS AND SERVICE BULLETIN UPDATE
Please be advised that as of today, April 9, 2021, parts are available for the 2019-2020 Accord 1.5T and
2019 Passport models through the controlled parts ordering system under the following service bulletin:
21-036, Safety Recall: 2019-20 Accord 1.5T Fuel Pump Motor
21-033, Safety Recall: 2019 Passport Fuel Pump Motor
These bulletins include parts, repair, and warranty information related to this recall.
SUMMARY
On March 25, 2021, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for certain 2018-2019
CR-V, 2019-2020 Accord, Civic Hatchback , Insight, 2019 Accord Hybrid, Civic, Civic Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V,
Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline units for fuel pump modules manufactured with defective
impellers. A defective impeller may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative which could prevent the
engine from starting or stall the 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.
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From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Subject UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
INTERACTIVE NETWORK
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 1 of 1
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DATE: April 20, 2021
TO: All Honda Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re: UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
AFFECTED UNIT UPDATE
Due to a process error, some of the affected CR-V units in the stop sale service bulletin 21-039, Safety
Recall: Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor did not transfer to the remedy service bulletin 21-031, Safety Recall:
2018-19 CR-V Fuel Pump Motor. Please be advised that this issue has been resolved and all vehicles
have been transferred to the remedy service bulletin. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have
caused.
PARTS AND SERVICE BULLETIN
Please be advised that as of April 16, 2021, parts are available for the 2018-2019 CR-V models through
the controlled parts ordering system under the following service bulletins:
21-031, Safety Recall: 2018-19 CR-V Fuel Pump Motor
This bulletin include parts, repair, and warranty information related to this recall.
SUMMARY
On March 25, 2021, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for certain 2018-2019
CR-V, 2019-2020 Accord, Civic Hatchback , Insight, 2019 Accord Hybrid, Civic, Civic Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V,
Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline units for fuel pump modules manufactured with defective
impellers. A defective impeller may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative which could prevent the
engine from starting or stall the 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 04 20 2021 Expires on 07 08 2021
From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Subject UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
INTERACTIVE NETWORK
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 1 of 1
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DATE: May 11, 2021
TO: All Honda Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re: UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
PARTS AND SERVICE BULLETIN UPDATE
Please be advised that as of today, May 11, 2021, parts are available for the 2019 Fit and 2019 HR-V
models through the controlled parts ordering system under the following service bulletins:
21-023, Safety Recall: 2019 Fit Fuel Pump Motor
21-024, Safety Recall: 2019 HR-V (2WD) Fuel Pump Motor
21-025, Safety Recall: 2019 HR-V (AWD) Fuel Pump Motor
These bulletins include parts, repair, and warranty information related to this recall.
SUMMARY
On March 25, 2021, American Honda notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for certain 2018-2019
CR-V, 2019-2020 Accord, Civic Hatchback , Insight, 2019 Accord Hybrid, Civic, Civic Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V,
Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline units for fuel pump modules manufactured with defective
impellers. A defective impeller may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative which could prevent the
engine from starting or stall the 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.
Please note that as of today, parts are available for all models in this expansion. The placeholder service bulletin
will be removed at this time. Thank you.
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 05 11 2021 Expires on 07 29 2021
From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Subject UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
INTERACTIVE NETWORK
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What is the reason for this notice?
2019-20 Civic Fuel Pump Motor Safety Recall Expansion Recall 21-029 6FE00
What will HONDA do?
The dealer will perform the necessary repair(s) for FREE.
Please call any authorized HONDA dealer and make an appointment to have your vehicle repaired for FREE.
Once you make an appointment for your vehicle, your dealer can provide you with a better estimate of the
overall time for this service visit. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers
and passengers of this important information.
If you have questions
If you have any questions about this notice, or need assistance with locating a dealer, please call
American Honda’s Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. You can also visit
AskDave.honda.com to use our 24/7 virtual agent or locate a dealer online at www.Hondacars.com.
We apologize for any inconvenience these repair(s) may cause you.
Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
July 2021
RE:
2018 XXXXX
AUTOMOBILE DIVISION
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
1919 Torrance Blvd., P.O. Box 2215
Torrance, CA 90509-9870
Dear FIRSTNAME LASTNAME:
Our records indicate that the following repair(s) have not been completed on your vehicle (Vehicle
Identification Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX). We recommend having your vehicle inspected at your
local HONDA dealership and repaired as soon as possible.:
FIRSTNAME LASTNAME
Campaign Description
Campaign
Type
Service
Bulletin#
Defect
Code
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July 2021
RE:
What is the reason for this notice?
2019-20 Civic Fuel Pump Motor Safety Recall Expansion Recall 21-029 6FE00
What will HONDA do?
The dealer will perform the necessary repair(s) for FREE.
Please call any authorized HONDA dealer and make an appointment to have your vehicle repaired for FREE.
Once you make an appointment for your vehicle, your dealer can provide you with a better estimate of the
overall time for this service visit. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers
and passengers of this important information.
California Owners Only
For one or more of the campaign(s), the DMV will not renew your vehicle’s registration until the emissions
recall(s) has been completed. After completing the repair procedure(s), be sure that your dealer gives you
a Vehicle Emission Recall – Proof of Correction certificate for each campaign. Please make sure the
dealer completes and provides you the certificate for each emission campaign as Honda may no longer
be automatically reporting completion for one or more of these campaign(s). Keep the certificate for your
records as proof that the emissions recall was completed. Submit the certificate(s) to the DMV if the DMV
requests it.
If you have questions
If you have any questions about this notice, or need assistance with locating a dealer, please call
American Honda’s Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. You can also visit
AskDave.honda.com to use our 24/7 virtual agent or locate a dealer online at www.Hondacars.com.
We apologize for any inconvenience these repair(s) may cause you.
Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
2018 XXXXX
Dear FIRSTNAME LASTNAME:
Our records indicate that the following repair(s) have not been completed on your vehicle (Vehicle
Identification Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX). We recommend having your vehicle inspected at your
local HONDA dealership and repaired as soon as possible.
AUTOMOBILE DIVISION
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
1919 Torrance Blvd., P.O. Box 2215
Torrance, CA 90509-9870
FIRSTNAME LASTNAME
Campaign Description
Campaign
Type
Service
Bulletin#
Defect
Code
SEOCONTENT-END
25 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| ACURA | ILX | 2019 |
| ACURA | MDX | 2019-2020 |
| ACURA | MDX SPORT HYBRID | 2019-2020 |
| ACURA | RDX | 2019-2020 |
| ACURA | TLX | 2019-2020 |
| HONDA | ACCORD | 2019-2020 |
| HONDA | ACCORD HYBRID | 2019 |
| HONDA | CIVIC | 2019-2020 |
| HONDA | CIVIC TYPE-R | 2019 |
| HONDA | CR-V | 2018-2019 |
| HONDA | FIT | 2019 |
| HONDA | HR-V | 2019 |
| HONDA | INSIGHT | 2019-2020 |
| HONDA | ODYSSEY | 2019 |
| HONDA | PASSPORT | 2019 |
| HONDA | PILOT | 2019 |
| HONDA | RIDGELINE | 2019 |
91 Associated Documents
Part 573 Defect Information Report
RMISC-21V215-0923.pdf 178.701KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V215-7054.PDF 236.557KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V215-1773.pdf 646.221KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-2813.pdf 2131.567KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-8108.pdf 2510.156KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-9400.pdf 1261.77KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-0967.pdf 4334.9KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-3509.pdf 2270.965KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-0027.pdf 3937.088KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-4797.pdf 1710.463KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-8834.pdf 1747.671KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-7770.pdf 2100.342KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-8773.pdf 2358.154KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-9780.pdf 1223.464KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-9298.pdf 1988.659KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-8842.pdf 2151.887KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-9659.pdf 2743.011KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 2019 Ridgeline
RCONL-21V215-8573.pdf 60.718KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 2019 Accord Hybrid
RCONL-21V215-1431.pdf 61.206KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 2019 HR-V
RCONL-21V215-8756.pdf 61.196KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Acura 2019-20 RDX
RCONL-21V215-4562.pdf 63.355KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 2019 Passport
RCONL-21V215-4390.pdf 60.859KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
RCMN-21V215-8784.pdf 148.166KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 2019-20 Insight
RCONL-21V215-6479.pdf 60.518KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 2019-20 Accord 1.5T
RCONL-21V215-7058.pdf 61.184KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Acura 2019-20 TLX AWD
RCONL-21V215-1947.pdf 55.899KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 2019 Pilot
RCONL-21V215-3226.pdf 61.129KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 2019 Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan Si
RCONL-21V215-3542.pdf 53.335KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 2019 Odyssey
RCONL-21V215-3579.pdf 61.218KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Acura 2019 ILX
RCONL-21V215-2082.pdf 63.826KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Acura 2019-20 MDX, MDX Hybrid
RCONL-21V215-9549.pdf 64.035KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 3
RCLRPT-21V215-7168.PDF 236.577KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 2019 Fit
RCONL-21V215-8306.pdf 61.169KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 4
RCLRPT-21V215-9535.PDF 236.577KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 2019 Civic Type R
RCONL-21V215-1998.pdf 60.835KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 2019 HR-V 2WD
RCONL-21V215-3636.pdf 61.196KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Acura 2019-20 TLX 2WD
RCONL-21V215-9290.pdf 63.887KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 19 Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, 2019-20 Civic Hatchback
RCONL-21V215-6778.pdf 61.807KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 2019 Accord 2.0T
RCONL-21V215-7709.pdf 58.517KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- 2018-19 CR-V
RCONL-21V215-5483.pdf 61.164KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-1055.pdf 2025.166KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-4478.pdf 2689.171KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-8049.pdf 3456.016KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-5020.pdf 1965.412KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-1458.pdf 3169.938KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-7995.pdf 1910.757KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-1391.pdf 2306.13KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-2400.pdf 1987.452KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-9560.pdf 1928.663KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-0847.pdf 2288.563KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-4064.pdf 274.174KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-2010.pdf 1936.574KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-5984.pdf 1929.031KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-8034.pdf 1509.541KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-4965.pdf 269.153KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-9226.pdf 270.343KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
RCMN-21V215-0807.pdf 143.755KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
RCMN-21V215-6062.pdf 195.664KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21V215-3856.PDF 236.512KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-5711.pdf 2122.763KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-7486.pdf 1951.018KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-2581.pdf 2429.084KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-0044.pdf 1829.843KB
Miscellaneous Document – Media Statement
RMISC-21V215-7201.pdf 91.166KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-0053.pdf 270.747KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-3424.pdf 2296.885KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-2919.pdf 275.582KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-1041.pdf 1996.408KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-8345.pdf 1745.533KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-2993.pdf 1858.02KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-0938.pdf 2025.256KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-7575.pdf 2056.878KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-0631.pdf 2012.939KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-1771.pdf 2024.147KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
RCMN-21V215-2439.pdf 150.191KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Acura – UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2019-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
RCMN-21V215-4056.pdf 145.465KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
RCMN-21V215-4855.pdf 160.625KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Acura – EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2019-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
RCMN-21V215-6954.pdf 196.295KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2018-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
RCMN-21V215-5581.pdf 145.963KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPDATE-EXPANSION-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2019-2020 Multi-Model Fuel Pump Motor
RCMN-21V215-0248.pdf 143.752KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2
RCLRPT-21V215-7994.PDF 236.558KB
Miscellaneous Document – NHTSA Recall No. 21V-215 Part 573, Amended Defect Information Report 2018-2020 Acura and Honda Vehicles Fuel Pump
RMISC-21V215-8257.pdf 40.727KB
Miscellaneous Document – 2019-20 Civic Fuel Pump Motor Safety Recall Expansion
RMISC-21V215-4867.pdf 29.331KB
Miscellaneous Document – 2019-20 Civic Fuel Pump Motor Safety Recall Expansion
RMISC-21V215-3667.pdf 29.393KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2
RCLQRT-21V215-0821.PDF 211.151KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-1555.pdf 1951.136KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-0366.pdf 1677.346KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-2167.pdf 1668.418KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-2036.pdf 1914.098KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V215-2372.pdf 4459.075KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V215-9632.PDF 211.355KB
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