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2003 Honda FSC600: problems, recalls and reliability

3 recalls and 1 owner complaint on record; most reports concern steering.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2004

3
recalls
1
owner complaints
0
fire reports
-
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

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Common problems

Computed from 1 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 1 complaint on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)1 complaint

Recalls - 3 campaigns

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND04V290000 · Jun 2004

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MAIN STAND IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME WITH TWO BRACKETS, NUTS AND BOLTS. THE NUTS ARE SPOT-WELDED TO THE BRACKETS. IF CLEARANCE EXISTS BETWEEN THE NUT AND BRACKET, THE SPOT WELDS MAY BE BROKEN WHEN THE BOLT IS TORQUED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRACKETS, LONGER BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR03V513000 · Dec 2003

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.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY04V163000 · Apr 2004

ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT MEET MATERIAL STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

Remedy: 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.

How other years compare

20021 complaints · 3 recalls2003 (this page)1 complaints · 3 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2003 Honda FSC600 reliable?

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2003 Honda FSC600. The most complained-about area is steering.

Does the 2003 Honda FSC600 have open recalls?

3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.