NHTSA Recall 01V182000: Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 120,649 vehicles. It affects 2001 Honda Civic.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V182000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Report received | June 6, 2001 |
| Owner notification | June 4, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: sedans and coupes. The hose clamps on the filler neck tube have insufficient clamping force.
Safety risk
In a collision, the tube could disconnect from the fuel tank, resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will check the hose clamps for proper torque and tighten them correctly, if necessary. Owner notification began june 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V182000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.