NHTSA Recall 13V297000: Fuel system, gasoline
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,659 vehicles. It affects 2013 Honda Accord.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V297000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JA9 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Report received | July 8, 2013 |
| Owner notification | August 13, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Accord vehicles that are Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) II rated that were manufactured January 15, 2013, through April 5, 2013. The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.
Safety risk
An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and O-ring gasket free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Honda's recall number is JA9. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000.
Notes
Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V297000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 2013 |
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.