NHTSA recall 04V-254 (04V254000)

vehicle speed control recall reported May 27, 2004 - about 8,189 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V254000
Also written as: 04V-254
Manufacturer number: P32
Reported: May 27, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~8,189
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, SOME DIGITAL SPEEDOMETERS MAY EXPERIENCE A COMPUTER PROGRAM ERROR, CAUSING THE SPEEDOMETER TO INDICATE APPROXIMATELY 25 PERCENT LESS THAN THE ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN AT AN ILLEGAL OR UNSAFE SPEED, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN UPDATED SPEEDOMETER AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-254 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda CBR1000RR - 2004

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