NHTSA recall 04V-549 (04V549000)

electrical system recall reported November 23, 2004 - about 2,185 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V549000
Also written as: 04V-549
Manufacturer number: P53
Reported: November 23, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~2,185
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ROUTING OF SOME WIRE HARNESSES MAY ALLOW A CONNECTOR TO CONTACT AND CHAFE AGAINST THE FUEL TANK.

Why it is dangerous

EVENTUALLY THE CHAFING MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND BLOW AN IGNITION SYSTEM FUSE. THE ENGINE WILL THEN STALL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR POSITION AND CHECK FOR DAMAGE. IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE CONNECTOR, AND MAKE SURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE EXISTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 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-549 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Honda ST1300 - 2003

Honda ST1300A - 2003

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