NHTSA Campaign 03V513000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Issued by AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. · Reported Dec 10, 2003 · 4,997 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONDA | FSC600 | 2002 | 4,997 |
| HONDA | FSC600 | 2003 | 4,997 |
| HONDA | SILVER WING | 2002 | 4,997 |
| HONDA | SILVER WING | 2003 | 4,997 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V513000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.