Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 03V513000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2003-12-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V513000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
4,997
Reported to NHTSA
2003-12-10
Owners notified
2003-12-11

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LOWER HANDLEBAR CLAMP AND HANDLEBAR HOLDER CREATES STRESS THAT CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE HANDLEBAR TO LOOSEN OR DETACH.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO LOWER HANDLEBAR CLAMPS, ADD WASHERS BETWEEN THE LOWER CLAMPS AND HANDLEBAR HOLDER, AND INSTALL NEW LOCKNUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Honda FSC6002003 2002
Honda Silver Wing2003 2002

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.