TSB: HONDA ACCORD, CB300, CBR600RR, CIVIC, CIVIC TYPE-R, CR-V, CRF1100A, FIT, GL1800, GROM125, HR-V, INSIGHT, ODYSSEY, PASSPORT, PILOT, RIDGELINE, VT750C, VT750CS, XR650L (2020–2021)

Bulletin AMV200502 — May 8, 2020

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDAMV200502
ManufacturerHONDA
ModelsACCORD, CB300, CBR600RR, CIVIC, CIVIC TYPE-R, CR-V, CRF1100A, FIT, GL1800, GROM125, HR-V, INSIGHT, ODYSSEY, PASSPORT, PILOT, RIDGELINE, VT750C, VT750CS, XR650L
Model Years2020–2021
Date IssuedMay 8, 2020
Date Added to NHTSAMay 19, 2020
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Vehicles Affected20 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

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Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
HONDA GL1800 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA CB300 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA CBR600RR 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA CIVIC 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA CIVIC TYPE-R 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA CR-V 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA CRF1100A 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA FIT 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA GL1800 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA GROM125 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA HR-V 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA INSIGHT 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ODYSSEY 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA PASSPORT 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA PILOT 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA RIDGELINE 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA VT750C 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA VT750CS 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA XR650L 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized HONDA dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (AMV200502) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.