Honda is recalling 886,815 of its Odyssey minivans made from 2005 to 2010 because the gas tank's fuel funnel could fracture and drip fuel the older it becomes, which could potentially lead to a fire according to information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration The Los Angeles Times reported Monday.
"Honda is not aware of any crashes, injuries or fires related to this issue, which was discovered during warranty repairs," Honda said in a statement The Times reported.
Drivers who have the affected vehicles will receive proper notification towards the end of the April, and or beginning of May. Another notice will be delivered over the summer about when the products are available, and the van be fixed.
The issue started in Oct. 2012 when Honda became concerned after many drivers ordered unusual amounts of the products to substitute a new part following trips to the car wash, which halfway through last year, the car maker later found was the cause The Times reported.
Honda pulled back 344,187 Odyssey minivans with model years 2007 and 2008 in November because of an issue with the car's vehicle stability assist system software that can give the van, the power to stop by itself according to a press release at the time.
The company was expected to send information to drivers about how they can correctly turn on their van so its brake system registers the way it is supposed to the press release at the time reported.
Honda is also expected to give new yaw sensors to drivers this spring as the product was not available in the fall when the recall was issued the press release reported.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began to look into the brake system issue June 22 after consumers contacted the agency to address concern.
Drivers can check to see if there vehicle's calibration system works correctly by logging onto www.recalls.honda.com. Drivers will also be able to check to see if they have an affected vehicle next month by contacting Honda at (800) 999-1009 and selecting option 4. The company's recall website can also be checked.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began to look into the brake system issue June 22 after consumers contacted the agency to address concern.
