NHTSA recall 04V-163 (04V163000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported April 12, 2004 - about 2,497 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 04V163000
- Also written as
- 04V-163
- Manufacturer number
- P26
- Reported
- April 12, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,497
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT MEET MATERIAL STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-163 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.