Honda Recalls 18,000 Vehicles for Possible Fuel Tank Leaks

Honda Motor Company has issued an auto defect recall for more than 18,000 of its 2011 Civic model vehicles over concerns that the fuel tank could leak in a rollover crash. According to a report in Detroit News, the Japanese auto maker has also stopped the sales of some of the Civic models. Honda officials say the recall is to inspect and replace a part, which could “fail to prevent fuel from leaking out of the fuel tank into the evaporative emissions canister” in the event of a rollover. The fuel pump module in these vehicles has a rollover valve. But a manufacturing defect caused by improper welding of the plastic case may cause it to break or crack.

Sales of Some Models Halted

Honda went as far as to halt the sale of some Civic vehicles this week because the vehicles on dealer lots had not been repaired. A stop sale will remain in effect for 2011 four-door and two-door Civic models, which were manufactured at the company’s Canada and Indiana plants. Honda has also warned dealers that if they sold a vehicle on the “stop sale list” the dealer will be solely responsible for injuries or deaths caused as a result. When the recall begins, dealers will remove and inspect the fuel tank unit and replace it if the rollover valve case is cracked. So far, the auto maker has not receive any complaints or reports of car accidents or injuries as a result of this vehicle defect.

Auto Products Liability Issues

There is no question that this is a serious vehicle defect. This defect increases the chance of catastrophic injuries or deaths in rollover accidents. If you own one of these vehicles, please take it to your dealer right away for an inspection.

If you have been injured in a car accident that you suspect was caused by an auto defect, it is critical that you preserve the vehicle in its current crashed condition, unaltered, so an expert can inspect it thoroughly for any evidence of auto product defects, design flaws or malfunctions. Remember, in any auto product defect case, the vehicle is the most crucial piece of evidence.

Injured victims or their families would be well advised to seek the counsel of an experienced California personal injury lawyer, who has successfully handled auto product liability cases against large auto makers. The best auto defect law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

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