Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- Component
- Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Vehicles affected
- 23,483
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-11-01
- Owners notified
- 2024-12-30
Defect description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2025 Metropolitan scooters. An improper seal between the transmission case and left-side crankcase may allow transmission fluid to leak.
Safety risk
A transmission fluid leak can cause the driveshaft bearings to fail, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR0.