Honda Motor’s American unit is recalling about 4.5 million vehicles due to a risk of fuel pump failure, according to Reuters. The vehicles affected include certain Honda and Acura models from model years 2003 to 2020. Honda said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warned that the safety of an estimated 4.5 million hybrid vehicles could be compromised. Product recall is expected to be one of the largest and most expensive in Honda’s history.

What specific models and years of Honda and Acura vehicles are included in the recall?

The vehicles which are affected by this recall include certain Honda and Acura models from model years 2003 up until 2020. Specifically, Honda’s recall notice covers the Honda Accord, Civic, Crosstour, CR-V, Fit, Insight, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline and Pilot models. Acura’s notice includes the Acura ZDX, MDX, RDX, RL, RLX, TL, TSX and the 2009-2014 Honda FCX Clarity.

Honda said that if these fuel pumps fail, they can cause the vehicles to stall, beefing up the chance of a crash. To help ensure the safety of drivers and passengers, Honda will begin this recall in late June 2020. Honda said it will be replacing the fuel pumps free of charge and noted that owners will receive multiple notifications in the mail about this recall.

This is one of the largest and most expensive recalls in Honda’s history. Honda will have to check fuel pumps on more than 4.5 million vehicles and could face costs in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The repair process could also take months, given Honda’s limited access to parts and technicians.

The extent of Honda’s financial impact from this recall has yet to be determined. However, it is clear that Honda is taking the lead in ensuring the safety of its vehicles and providing free repairs to owners of more than 4.5 million vehicles.

What is the potential impact of the fuel pump failure on the affected vehicles?

In terms of the potential impact of the fuel pump failure on the affected vehicles, the failure presents a serious safety risk. If the fuel pump fails, it can cause the vehicles to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The repair process could also take months due to limited access to parts and technicians, and Honda could incur costs of hundreds of millions of dollars. Repairing the fuel pumps will be free for drivers, but that may not alleviate the concern that some drivers may have about their safety.

How does this recall compare to previous recalls in terms of size and cost for Honda?

The Honda recall, announced on May 18th, is one of the largest and most costly recalls ever for Honda Motor’s American unit. Affected vehicles include certain Honda and Acura models from model years 2003 to 2020 with an estimated 4.5 million vehicles at risk of fuel pump failure. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warned that the safety of the affected vehicles could be compromised, and Honda is currently working on a repair process. The potential costs of the recall are still uncertain, but Honda is expecting this to be one of their costliest recalls to date.