Got mine inspected and then fixed last week. 3 hour job to get it fixed, 1 hour to get into the car's fuel pump. The failure is due to a material used by the supplier, which can fail and absorb fuel, causing the fuel pump to fail. Not Honda's fault, supplier probably didnt correctly tread the mechanism.
Fuel Pump Recall - repair experiences
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It's ~24 hours since recall was completed, and I decided to re-check VIN status. It still shows open/incomplete when I check my VIN on both the NHTSA recall site and Honda's recall site.
I'm not surprised by the result from the NHTSA site, but am surprised that Honda's electronic systems aren't more synchronized real-time to reflect a completed recall. I wonder if Honda only updates the information in batches, or if there's a manual element to logging the recall that lags when repair is done on weekend.
I plan to keep checking out of curiosity on how/when it updates (plus to ensure that my VIN gets marked as completed).
I'm not surprised by the result from the NHTSA site, but am surprised that Honda's electronic systems aren't more synchronized real-time to reflect a completed recall. I wonder if Honda only updates the information in batches, or if there's a manual element to logging the recall that lags when repair is done on weekend.
I plan to keep checking out of curiosity on how/when it updates (plus to ensure that my VIN gets marked as completed).
It took a few days for mine to be mark as completed.
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Did the NHTSA and Honda site update simultaneously, or did one update before the other?
I didn't check the NHTSA website. On the HondaLink app the recall alert disappeared after a few days. I guess that's when the Honda site updated, too.
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So... 6 calendar days (4 business days) later, my VIN is still listed as open/incomplete for the recall repair on both the Honda and NHTSA sites. If it hits 2 weeks (10 business days), I'll assume it was missed and will get it updated on my own.
Also no issues or anything unusual after taking the car for longer drive to both test things further and ensure the 12V battery is charged back up from any accessory drain.
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Recall notice is now showing closed on both the Honda Owners and NHTSA sites, 1 week after repair was completed.
I/T batch jobs must run over the weekend 😁
I am very guilty of leaving my car full of crap. Mostly because I've never gotten around to actually installing my tire kit and it just sits in a box in the trunk. What on earth is all that prep for?! I can see emptying out the trunk, but why do I have to disassemble crap and wrap things in plastic?! Is this a car maintenance thing, or is this a pandemic thing?
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There's nothing you 'need' to do... just sharing how I (over-)prepared for my recall visit.
It was admittedly overkill, but it's what made me okay with having the repair done after sitting on it for ~4 months. I think I'd still do the same for myself if I had to do it over again, even though much of it was overkill.
It was a "I-really-don't-want-to-have-this-repair-done" thing because of an "I-don't-think-they'll-do-it-right" thing, so I over-prepped to ensure the maintenance techs didn't have excuses (like clutter) for a job gone wrong. I even considered printing the instructions and leaving it on the back seats... but thought that would be a bit 'too much' (plus I was out of printer paper, LOL).
The plastic wrapping was indeed pandemic related. The dealer mentioned they wipe things down with disinfectant for their own safety, and I really didn't want my vinyl exposed to those chemicals. The dealer still did their standard wipe downs, but did so on top of the plastic, which I tossed after the appointment... and re-treated my vinyl afterward, just in case.
Has anyone notice their fuel pump is excessively loud after getting the recall done? Or has anyone had any other check engine lights since? 2 weeks after getting my vehicle back I got a emissions check engine light, did all the usual checks already, gas caps, gaskets etc.
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I drove a while before and after repair with radio and climate fans off (coz that's how I roll), and both when running down fuel and after refueling. I haven't notice any noises before or after the repair, and haven't gotten any check engine lights.
Some of the mentions within this thread that mention power and noise issues after recall repair:
- @Bezhan and @Pb42 in posts #4 thru #10 re: reduced power
- @Jc2jw in post #32 re: noise
Finally got around to having the fuel pump recall done. I dropped the car off with 22 miles-to-empty. I picked it up tonight and filled it up. I wound up with a 56.4mpg tank. Due to the cold and calculations prior to bringing in for the recall, I had expected a 59mpg tank. Does the fuel pump recall result in a slight loss of fuel as a result of the swap?
The car does have a gas smell after the recall which I've heard others have experienced. I have the windows down in the garage tonight.
The car does have a gas smell after the recall which I've heard others have experienced. I have the windows down in the garage tonight.
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@AMCooper63 suggested fuel pump calibration is done as part of recall. Did you notice any change to 'remaining range' when you picked up the car?
I mentioned that I did not want to smell gas in cabin after recall repair, and service advisor told me 'not possible' for the job. But the info still must have gotten conveyed to the (master) service tech who worked on my car, because there was absolutely no gasoline smell at all after the job... which I was very pleased about.
How long did it take your dealer to complete the fuel pump repair?
I dropped the car with 22MTE and picked it up with 17MTE. I didn't check the ODO before and after, so I can't tell if they actually drove it for five miles, but I would expect some fuel consumption during my car's visit. The BCM recall was done at the same time. Between idling and a test drive, the file mile of reduced range could be expected. I'm just bummed about the 56.4mpg tank when I've been >= 60mpg lifetime. Is is colder, and my drives are a little shorter, so I guess I shouldn't complain.
I have an 80-mile drive tonight, so I'll assess the fuel smell dissipation progress when I leave this evening. I left the windows down in the garage overnight, so I expect it to be better. It wasn't overwhelming to begin with - more of an annoyance.
I left the car with the dealer for the day for the two recalls, so I'm not sure how much time they took to get them done.
Just reviewed my paperwork from the recalls done on Tuesday. I question the validity of the multi-point inspection.
Apparently my hydraulic clutch reservoir fluid level checked out okay. Hmm. They stated they checked my battery, but there was no ED-18 printout as referenced in the multi-point sheet. Also my tire pressures were left where I set them even though the inspection sheet said they set them to recommended pressures. As well, I seriously doubt they removed my tires to check my brake lining thickness. They did, however, check my tire tread depth which was right about where I had it when I noted it during my last tire rotation 3K miles ago.
What did we learn from this? Don't trust the dealer and check for yourself if you are able.
Oh, and the gas smell is gone after a night with the windows down in the garage post-recall.
Apparently my hydraulic clutch reservoir fluid level checked out okay. Hmm. They stated they checked my battery, but there was no ED-18 printout as referenced in the multi-point sheet. Also my tire pressures were left where I set them even though the inspection sheet said they set them to recommended pressures. As well, I seriously doubt they removed my tires to check my brake lining thickness. They did, however, check my tire tread depth which was right about where I had it when I noted it during my last tire rotation 3K miles ago.
What did we learn from this? Don't trust the dealer and check for yourself if you are able.
Oh, and the gas smell is gone after a night with the windows down in the garage post-recall.
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I also have a car produced in January 2019, but it does not fall under the recall the fuel pump.
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