NHTSA recall 03V-513 (03V513000)

steering recall reported December 10, 2003 - about 4,997 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V513000
Also written as: 03V-513
Reported: December 10, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~4,997
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-513 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda FSC600 - 2002, 2003

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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