Vehicle recall 13V297000 · July 8, 2013
2013 Honda Accord
The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Accord vehicles that are Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) II rated that were manufactured January 15, 2013, through April 5, 2013. The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.
- Consequence
- An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and O-ring gasket free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Honda's recall number is JA9. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000.
- Notes
- Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V297000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 8, 2013
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- JA9
- Owner notification
- August 13, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,659
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda Accord (2013): 2013
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