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NHTSA Recall 04V541000: Tank assembly (fuel system)

HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 61 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Acura MDX.

61
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2004
owners notified (November 10)
NHTSA campaign04V541000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY
Report receivedNovember 18, 2004
Owner notificationNovember 10, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain sport utility vehicles, some fuel tanks were improperly manufactured.

Safety risk

In a crash, the fuel tank could be damaged and leak fuel. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers replaced the fuel tank. All owners were notified by telephone on november 10, 2004.

Notes

Customers can 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 04V541000

Make and modelModel years
Acura MDX2005
Honda Pilot2005

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.