2016 Honda Pilot · Fuel, battery & fire risk
Fuel tank may leak and create a fire risk
NHTSA campaign 17V219000 lists the 2016 Honda Pilot for a condition in which fuel tank may leak and create a fire risk.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA lists the 2016 Honda Pilot in safety campaign 17V219000. The official record says: The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that may leak. The stated safety consequence is: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- A gasoline odor may be noticeable near the fuel tank.
- Fuel may be visible beneath the tank area.
Vehicles and scope
- 2016 Honda Pilot
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 17V219000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KE8.
Campaign 17V219000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Complete recall 17V219000
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KE8.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
What owners reported
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Check the VIN and record what happened
Check the 17-character VIN with NHTSA or Honda. Save campaign 17V219000, any warning messages and a short description of when the symptom occurred for the service appointment.
Do not recreate a dangerous symptom for a photo or video.
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