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NHTSARecalled Apr 12, 2004 · #04V163000

HONDA/MOTORCYCLE/FUEL TANK

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT MEET MATERIAL STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS. ENGINE VIBRATION OR RIDING ON BUMPY ROADS COULD CAUSE THESE TANKS TO CRACK AND LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Product details

Product
HONDA/MOTORCYCLE/FUEL TANK
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT IDENTIFIES DEFECTIVE FUEL TANKS. IF THE FUEL TANK FAILS THE INSPECTION, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE IT WITH AN UPDATED FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING APRIL 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.

View the official CPSC notice