Recall - Fuel Feed Hose Bracket Nut Missing: Overview
08-076October 14, 2008
Applies To:
2008-09 Canadian Produced Civic 4-Door - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Safety Recall: Fuel Feed Hose Bracket Nut Is Missing
BACKGROUND
On the engine compartment bulkhead, a bracket covering the fuel feed hose quick connect fitting is secured with a bolt and a nut. This bracket protects the fuel hose quick connect fitting from damage during a crash. On 128 vehicles, the nut for the fuel feed hose bracket is missing. In the event of a crash, the bracket may become loose, which could damage the quick connect fitting. A damaged quick connect fitting could lead to a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
The 128 affected vehicles were built in Canada (VINs beginning with 2HG), between late August and early September 2008. To verify vehicle eligibility, you must do a VIN status inquiry. If you re working on a customer vehicle, also make sure the customer has a notification letter.
To see if a vehicle has already had this campaign completed, check for a punch mark below the first character of the engine compartment VIN.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. You should not sell or lease these vehicles until they have been repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling or leasing it.
Should an unrepaired vehicle cause an injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this campaign the week of October 13, 2008. An example of the customer notification is shown in this service bulletin.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install the missing nut on the fuel feed hose bracket.
PARTS INFORMATION
6 mm Nut: P/N 90361-SV4-003, H/C 4326476
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 3101F1
Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour
Failed Part: P/N 16723-RNA-A00
H/C 8161879
Defect Code: 5MA00
Symptom Code: Q9400
Template ID: 08-076A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Carefully remove the center cowl cover using a trim tool (9 clips):
^ Refer to steps 1 and 2 of the 2006-2008 Civic Service Manual. or
^ Online, enter keyword COWL, select Cowl Cover Replacement from the list, and do steps 1 and 2 of the procedure.
2. Remove the under-cowl panel (9 bolts):
^ Refer to step 4 of the service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword COWL, select Cowl Cover Replacement from the list, and do step 4 of the procedure.
3. Locate the fuel feed hose bracket. It's on the driver's side of the engine compartment bulkhead, next to the heater core hoses.
4. Install a 6 mm nut (P/N 90361-SV4-003, H/C 4326476) onto the stud on the right side of the fuel feed hose bracket. Torque the nut to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).
5. Reinstall the under-cowl panel:
^ Torque the four 8 x 1.25 mm bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).
^ Torque the five 6 x 1.0 mm bolts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).
6. Reinstall the center cowl cover, and replace any damaged clips.
7. Center-punch a completion mark below the first character of the engine compartment VIN:
^ Slide open the FRAME NUMBER door on the center cowl cover.
^ Use a long punch to reach the VIN.
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