NHTSA Recall 92V028000: Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 903,219 vehicles. It affects 1982–1985 Honda Accord.
| NHTSA campaign | 92V028000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Report received | March 3, 1992 |
| Owner notification | March 20, 1992 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
If the plastic coating of the fuel filler and/or breather pipe is damaged, salt water may accumulate between the plastic coating and the steel pipes, and the accumulation could cause corrossion which would eventually rust through the affected pipes, allowing gasoline fumes and fuel to leak.
Safety risk
Gasoline fumes and/or fuel leakage through the filler orbreather pipes could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Corroded filler or breather pipes will be cleaned and recoated or replaced as needed.
Notes
System: fuel system.vehicle description: passenger cars in areas where salt and calcium chloride areused in snow and ice control.
Vehicles covered by recall 92V028000
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.