Vehicle fires are incredibly dangerous. Honda is now announcing a recall of roughly 206,000 examples of the
and
SUVs to address a problem that could cause a blaze if these vehicles are in a crash.
A Recall For The Fuel Filler Components
The campaign specifically affects the 2023-2024 Honda Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot. The issue is that the fuel filler neck tube and filler pipe can separate in a crash because of improper assembly. If this happens, gasoline can leak out, which is a fire risk.
It’s vital to note that Honda has no reports of crashes or injuries related to this problem.
This recall will involve Honda technicians inspecting the affected vehicles to ensure the pieces are assembled correctly. If the pieces are not connected properly, the mechanics will repair the problem.
Honda will contact the registered owners of the affected Passports and Pilots via mail in January. The letter will instruct them on how to schedule their SUV’s inspection. People can also visit www.recalls.honda.com or call (888) 234-2138 to determine whether this recall covers their vehicle.
More To Know About The Passport And Pilot
Honda introduced the third-generation Passport for the 2019 model year. They all use a 3.5-liter V6 making 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. A nine-speed automatic gearbox connects to a standard front-wheel drive system or an optional all-wheel drive layout. The off-road-oriented TrailSport grade arrived as a 2022 model. A new iteration of the Passport was launched for the 2026 model.
The fourth-gen Pilot launched as a 2022 model. It also uses a 3.5-liter V6, but this unit produces 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet. A 10-speed automatic routes the output to a front- or all-wheel-drive system, depending on the trim level and options.
TopSpeed’s Take
It’s vital for owners to keep up with the recalls for their vehicles. While it can be a hassle to make time to schedule the repairs, that’s far better than driving an unsafe car, especially in a case like this, where there’s the potential for a fire.
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