Recall - Fuel tank Roll-Over Valve: Overview
11-014March 23, 2011
Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Safety Recall: Fuel Tank Unit Roll-Over Valve
(Supersedes 11-014, dated March 15, 2011, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
^ The BACKGROUND was updated.
^ Under WARRANTY INFORMATION, the description and the failed part number were changed.
^ Under REPAIR PROCEDURE, step 5 was changed.
^ An example of the customer letter was added.*
BACKGROUND
*If the vehicle is involved in a crash where the vehicle rolls over, the fuel pump module includes a roll-over valve (ROV) that prevents fuel from leaking out of a vehicle's fuel tank into the evaporative emissions canister. The plastic case where the ROV is located was improperly ultrasonically welded, and the case may break or crack, causing the ROV to separate or not work properly.*
VEHICLES AFFECTED
Not all vehicles within the affected VIN ranges are affected by this campaign. To verify vehicle eligibility, you must check at least one of these items:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN status inquiry.
In addition, check for a punch mark below the first character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means this campaign has already been completed.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new or used vehicle inventory. As a matter of federal law, these vehicles must be repaired before they are sold.
Should a dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes an injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this campaign. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the roll-over valve case for damage and, if needed, replace the fuel tank unit.
PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE:
Damage to the fuel tank unit is rare; the replacement rate is about 1 percent. Order the fuel tank unit only after confirming that replacement is needed.
Nut and Gasket Set: P/N 17046-SNA-A30
Fuel Tank Unit (Civic 2-door and Civic 4-door):
P/N 17045-SNA-A31
Fuel Tank Unit (Civic 2-door Si and Civic 4-door Si):
P/N 17045-SVB-A31
Retainer: P/N 17711-S84-004
TOOL INFORMATION
Fuel Pump/Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Lock Nut
Wrench: T/N 07AAA-SNAA100
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Failed Part: P/N 17045-SNA-A31
Defect Code: 5VROO
Symptom Code: R6500
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
This procedure is in an outline form that you can also use as a checklist for the repair. If you need more details on the procedures listed below, bookmark them in the appropriate shop manual, or view them online:
^ Fuel Pressure Relieving
^ Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection
^ Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Removal
^ Rear Seat Removal/Installation
^ Fuel Tank Unit Removal/Installation
1. Relieve the fuel pressure.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Remove the rear seat cushion.
4. Remove the fuel tank unit.
5. Using a flashlight, inspect the roll-over valve case for:
^ Cracks
^ Broken or missing pieces
^ Improperly installed base plate
^ Missing base plate
^ If the roll-over valve case has any of these problems, replace the fuel tank unit, then go to step 6.
^ If the roll-over valve case does not have any of these problems, the roll-over valve is OK. Go to step 6 to reinstall the fuel tank unit.
6. Reinstall the fuel tank unit. Torque the locknut to 120 N.m (88.2 lb.ft).
NOTE:
^ Use a new base gasket, a new locknut, and a new locknut plate.
^ Use a new retainer to reconnect the fuel line only if you replace the fuel tank unit.
^ To prevent a fuel leak, check the base gasket, visually or with your hand, to make sure it is not pinched.
7. Reinstall the rear seat cushion.
8. Center-punch a completion mark below the first character of the engine compartment VIN:
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