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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Driveshaft Bearings May Fail

Agency Publication Date: November 1, 2024
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Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling approximately 23,483 Metropolitan scooters from the model years 2016 through 2025. An improper seal between the transmission case and the left-side crankcase can lead to transmission fluid leaks. This defect may cause the driveshaft bearings to fail, which results in a sudden loss of drive power. Honda dealers will inspect and repair the transmission case as necessary, free of charge.

Risk

A transmission fluid leak can cause the driveshaft bearings to fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power while riding, which increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your scooter is affected by checking your vehicle's VIN or contacting Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 to confirm if your 2016-2025 Metropolitan is part of recall KR0.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and potential repair of the transmission case.
  3. 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.
  4. If you have additional questions or cannot reach Honda, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free inspection and repair of the transmission case seal.

How to: Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission case as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.

Affected Products

Product: 2016-2025 Honda Metropolitan Scooter

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V825000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 23,483 vehicles(235% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: December 30, 2024
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: KR0
Agency Last Updated: January 14, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response