Honda Slated To Recall 887,000 Minivans For Fuel Pump Concerns

Honda will voluntarily recall 886,815 Odyssey minivans from the 2005-

2010 model-years in the United States to replace the fuel strainer, 

free of charge. Prolonged exposure to acidic chemicals, which are 

present in some car wash formulas and the general environment, along 

with high ambient temperatures, may cause the cover of the fuel 

strainer to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks in the material.

Cracks in the cover of the fuel strainer, which is located on the top of 

the fuel tank,could lead to a fuel smell being present or, in extreme 

cases, to leaking fuel, increasing the risk of fire. Honda is not aware of 

any crashes, injuries or fires related to this issue, which was discovered 

during warranty repairs.

Since these vehicles are no longer in production, updated fuel strainers 

will not be available in sufficient quantity until the summer of 2014. As 

a result, owners of included vehicles will be informed of the recall in an 

initial notification letter to be sent in late-April to early-May, and at 

that time, owners of vehicles from the affected model years will also be 

able to determine if their specific vehicles will later require repair by 

visiting www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009 and 

selecting option 4. 

A second notification letter will be sent to owners in 

the summer of 2014 when updated parts become available for their 

specific vehicles, inviting them to schedule an appointment for repair at 

their local Honda dealer.