Vehicle recall 04V163000 · April 12, 2004
Honda FSC600 and Silverwing
On certain scooters, some fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and do not meet material strength specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain scooters, some fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and do not meet material strength specifications.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V163000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 12, 2004
- Filed by
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- P26
- Owner notification
- April 16, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,497
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda FSC600 (2003): 2003
- Honda Silverwing (2003): 2003
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