NHTSA Complaint #10493288 — 2012 HONDA ACCORD

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10493288
Vehicle	2012 HONDA ACCORD
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 22, 2012
Date Filed	January 17, 2013
Mileage	5,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN COLDER WEATHER, THE FUEL CAP WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT IN COLDER WEATHER, THE FUEL WOULD SHRINK AND CAUSE A VACUUM, MAKING IT MORE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE THE FUEL CAP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

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