Recall - Fuel Filler Pipe: Overview

Bulletin No.
92-019

Issue Date
APR 7, 1992

Model
1982-85 ACCORD

Applicable To
ALL

File Under
BODY

RECALL: 1982-85 Accord Fuel Filler Pipe

PROBLEM

The potential problem is limited to cars which have been driven in a specific geographical area where corrosive road salt is used extensively to aid in snow and ice control. If the protective coating of the fuel filler and/or breather pipe is damaged, salt water may accumulate between the coating and the steel filler and/or breather pipes. This accumulation could cause corrosion which could eventually rust through the breather pipe or fuel filler pipe. Rust-through allows fuel to leak during refueling, which creates afire hazard.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

All owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail of this recall. Owners living in areas of heavy road salt use will be asked to take the vehicle to a dealer for inspection and parts replacement. Owners living in other areas will be asked to take the car to the dealer only if they are experiencing the problem or suspect the car was repeatedly exposed to road salt.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist and remove the left rear wheel.

2. Examine the fuel filler pipe by looking up into the wheelwell at the top portion of the pipe and its triangular flange. Determine if it is original or has been replaced with an improved part.

^ The original pipe has a smooth, shiny black plastic coating. It also has a turned-up edge on the mounting flange. If you find an original-style fuel filler pipe, go to CORRECTIVE ACTION A or B.





^ The improved pipe has a textured, dull black coating. It has a turned-down edge on the mounting flange. If you find this type of fuel filler pipe, go to Step 3 of COMPLETION PROCEDURE.