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NHTSA Recall 01V183000: Fuel pump (fuel system)

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 56,269 vehicles. It affects 2001 Honda Civic.

56,269
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2001
owners notified (June 29)
NHTSA campaign01V183000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP
Report receivedJune 6, 2001
Owner notificationJune 29, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain sedans, a small amount of water may have been left in the fuel pump electrical connector after testing. This residual water could cause the fuel pump to fail due to corrosion.

Safety risk

If the pump stops working, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the fuel pump. If corrosion is found, the fuel pump will be replaced. Owner notification began june 29, 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 01V183000

Make and modelModel years
Honda Civic2001

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.