2003 HONDA SILVER WING MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #04V163000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT MEET MATERIAL STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2003 HONDA SILVER WING |
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| Manufacturer |
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| Manufactured between |
11/18/2002 - 2/5/2003 |
| Recalled on |
4/20/2004 |
| Influenced by |
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| Owners Notified on |
4/16/2004 |
| # Affected |
2,497 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT MEET MATERIAL STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
HONDA RECALL NO. P26.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 HONDA SILVER WING Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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