Recall - Fuel Tank Inspection and/or Replacement

03-008

May 19, 2006

Applies To:
2003 Odyssey - From VIN 5FNRL18..3B041904 thru 5FNRL18..3B060787
- From VIN 2HKRL18..3H503505 thru 2HKRL18..3H504365

Safety Recall: 2003 Odyssey Fuel Tank
(Supersedes 03-008, dated February 25, 2003, to update the information marked with the black bar and asterisks)

BACKGROUND

Some Odyssey fuel tanks were manufactured with surface imperfections that could allow fuel to leak from the tank. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. This service bulletin shows you how to inspect the surface of the fuel tank for imperfections that may require tank replacement.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this recall. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.

Some of the affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. According to Federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are inspected/repaired.

Although the affected VIN range is approximately 20,000 vehicles, only about 8,800 within that range are affected by this recall. You must verify vehicle eligibility by doing a VIN Status Inquiry on the iN before beginning work on any vehicle.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Inspect the fuel tank, and replace it if you find any imperfections other than flow lines or surface scratches. Refer to examples of fuel tank imperfections.

PARTS INFORMATION

Fuel Tank:
P/N 17500-S0X-A51, H/C 6552830

*Locknut and Gasket Set:
P/N 17046-S0X-A30, H/C 7647555*

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: P/N 7500-S0X-A51
H/C 6552830

Defect Code: 5CF

Symptom Code: L84

Skill Level: Repair Technician

INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE

NOTE:
The inspection procedure does not require you to remove the fuel tank or look at the top of it.

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.





2. Using a clean shop towel soaked in water only, thoroughly clean the fuel tank to remove all dirt and grease.





3. Use a flashlight to inspect the front, bottom, rear, and sides of the fuel tank for bumps, deformities, and irregularities. Refer to examples of fuel tank imperfections.

^ If you see any bumps, deformities, or irregularities, go to step 5.

^ If you do not see any bumps, deformities, or irregularities, go to step 4.

NOTE:
Flow lines molded into the fuel tank and surface scratches are normal and do not require tank replacement.

4. Use your fingers to apply even pressure against the front, rear, bottom, and sides of the fuel tank. The hardness of the tank should remain consistent across all areas.

^ If you feel any soft spots, bulges, or slight indentations, go to step 5.

^ If you do not feel any soft spots, bulges, or slight indentations, go to step 6.

5. Replace the fuel tank, the base gasket, and the locknut.

^ Refer to page 11-232 of the 1999-2004 Odyssey Service Manual, or

^ Online, enter keyword TANK REP, and select Fuel Tank Replacement from the list.





6. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.





EXAMPLES OF FUEL TANK IMPERFECTIONS





Example of Customer Letter





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