# 2001 HONDA CIVIC — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
> NHTSA complaint `330917` · 2002-01-19 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CIVIC
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
## Narrative
I OPENED THE GASOLINE CAP TO PUMP GAS AND FLAMES CAME ROARING OUT.  THE DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS DUE TO STATIC ELECTRICITY.  I HAVE A STRONG FEELING THAT IT IS THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY INSIDE THE GAS TANK.
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