Honda and Acura Issue Fuel Pump Recall

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Honda and Acura Issue Fuel Pump Recall

By Staff Writer July 28, 2020

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NSX Paris Motor Show 2018 (credit: Matti Blume)

Honda and Acura in the U.S are recalling around 137,000 cars for a faulty fuel pump. Acura and Honda dealerships will replace the fuel pumps on affected models free of charge. Recall notification letters to owners should begin arriving this week.

Nine models are involved in the recall:

Acura

2018-2019 Acura NSX
2019 Acura RDX
2019 Acura RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid

Honda

2018-2019 Honda Accord
2018-2019 Honda Civic Hatchback
2018-2019 Honda Civic Type R
2019 Honda Fit
2018-2019 Honda HR-V
2019-2020 Honda Insight

"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," American Honda stated.