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Build Dates : April 01, 2005 - May 31, 2005  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V097000 

Date Owner’s Notified: 20070402 
Date Received by ODI: 20070314 
Date Added to Databse: 20070314 

Manufacturer’s Involved: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Q37 Q38 

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 166561 

Summary: 
On certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start. 

Consequence: 
If the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.
 
Remedy: 
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2007.  
Report Initiator: MFR 

Build Dates : March 01, 2003 - June 29, 2005 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V551000 

Date Owner’s Notified: 20071212 
Date Received by ODI: 20071204 
Date Added to Databse: 20071204 

Manufacturer’s Involved: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Q65 

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 43200 

Summary: 
On certain pasenger vehicles, prolonged high under-hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely causing the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid.
 
Consequence: 
Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly leak to an under-hood fire. 

Remedy: 
Dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2007.
Report Initiator: MFR 

The manufacturer has the option of repairing the defect, replacing the car, or refunding the purchase price. If the manufacturer chooses to repair the defect, it must do so within a reasonable time. If the manufacturer does not opt to repair the defect, the manufacturer may choose to replace the vehicle or refund the purchase price. When refunding the purchase price, a manufacturer may deduct a certain amount for depreciation (loss in value).

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Once the recall campaign begins, the NHTSA assigns a campaign number and file. During the campaign’s first six quarters (year and a half), the manufacturer must report its completion rate based on the number of vehicles actually repaired. The NHTSA may verify these figures.
The manufacturer may challenge the recall in court, but if its case fails, it faces a huge fine.

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The investigation begins with a press release, then the manufacturer creates a public file to collect comments and information. If the information confirms the defect and the manufacturer declines to recall the vehicle voluntarily, engineers then recommend an initial determination of a safety defect to the NHTSA administrator. If approved, there is a public hearing and the manufacturer receives notice of the basis for the agency’s finding. Then the NHTSA decides if a final defect determination and recall is proper. Occasionally, the NHTSA administrator seeks the transportation secretary’s approval before ordering a recall.

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