Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Vehicles affected
- 54,388
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1995-06-27
- Owners notified
- 1995-06-22
Defect description
THE SENSOR'S PLASTIC CASE MATERIAL CAN LEAK ALLOWING THE SENSOR TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY DURING ABRUPT TURNS OR WHEN RIDING OVER BUMPY SURFACES.
Safety risk
SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, ESPECIALLY WHILE TURNING, CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR.