Vehicle recall 12V063000 · February 17, 2012
Acura MDX and Honda Pilot
The vent shut float (vsf) valve case in the fuel tank assembly does not meet the design specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 pilot and Acura mdx vehicles. The vent shut float (vsf) valve case in the fuel tank assembly does not meet the design specifications.
- Consequence
- As a result, fuel may leak from the tank, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vsf assembly date and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 13, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
- Notes
- Honda's recall campaign number is S25 and S26.CUSTOMERS may 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V063000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 17, 2012
- Filed by
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- S25, S26
- Owner notification
- March 13, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,709
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Acura MDX (2012): 2012
- Honda Pilot (2012): 2012
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