Recall 07V512000: CNG Fuel Tank Insulator Installation

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Honda/Civic 1998-2007

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V512000

MFR'S REPORT DATE: October 31, 2007

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Other: Storage: Tank Assembly

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 6545

SUMMARY:
On certain Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the CNG tank may be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed.

CONSEQUENCE:
This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. An interim owner letter was mailed to owners on November 26, 2007. When parts are available, owners will be renotified asking them to bring in their vehicle for repair. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

NOTES:
Honda recall No. Q63. Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.