NHTSA Recall 07V512000: Tank assembly (fuel system)
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,545 vehicles. It affects 1998–2007 Honda Civic.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V512000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Q63 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | November 1, 2007 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the cng tank may be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed.
Safety risk
This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. An interim owner letter was mailed to owners beginning november 26, 2007. When parts are available, owners will be renotified asking them to bring in their vehicle for repair. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda recall no. Q63.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V512000
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.