Honda Motor Co. has just announced that, due to a potential fuel pump issue, over 2.5 million cars are being recalled.
The issue that Honda is facing is the breakdown of the fuel pumps within some of their car models. This can lead to a sudden and unexpected engine stalling, as fuel cannot reach the combustion chamber and provide the power necessary to drive the car. If the engine stalls, the driver can’t restart it without manually pushing it.
The car models affected by the recall are the Accord and Civic, as well as the CR-V, HR-V, and Insight models. The Accord was affected in 2018 and 2019 models, while the Civic and other models are affected in 2020 and 2021 production years. They span across Honda’s entire North American inventory.
Honda has already contacted owners of affected vehicles, asking them to take their cars to the nearest dealership for an inspection. If the fuel pump issue is found, they will be replaced free of charge, regardless of the cars’ age or mileage status.
Honda is treating this recall very seriously due to the potential danger of the affected vehicles. As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in their recall announcement, “If engine stalls occur while driving at higher speeds, it can increase the risk of crash.”
The manufacturer’s spokesperson has said that, while Honda is taking steps to address the issue, there currently are no official reports of crashes or injuries due to this fuel pump issue.
Regardless, taking preventative measures like this recall is the responsible thing to do. Honda showed that they aren’t willing to risk the safety of their customers, and are taking proactive steps to ensure that any affected vehicles are quickly dealt with.
We applaud Honda for taking such decisive action, and will be looking out for any additional updates in light of this recall.
