NHTSA Recall 03V513000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BARDec 10, 2003· AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Honda | FSC600 |
| 2003 | Honda | FSC600 |
| 2002 | Honda | Silver Wing |
| 2003 | Honda | Silver Wing |
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