NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Driveshaft Bearings May Fail
Published: November 1, 2024Recall ID: 24V825000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A transmission fluid leak can cause the driveshaft bearings to fail, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2025 Metropolitan scooters. An improper seal between the transmission case and left-side crankcase may allow transmission fluid to leak.
Affected Products
Driveshaft Bearings May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Driveshaft Bearings May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 24V825000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V825000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Defect summary | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2025 Metropolitan scooters. An improper seal between the transmission case and left-side crankcase may allow transmission fluid to leak. |
| Completion rate | 17.10 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR0. |
| Consequence summary | A transmission fluid leak can cause the driveshaft bearings to fail, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | KR0 |
| Potentially affected | 23483 |
| Report received date | 2024-11-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |