Vehicle recall 24V825000 · November 1, 2024
2016-2025 Honda Metropolitan
An improper seal between the transmission case and left-side crankcase may allow transmission fluid to leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V825000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 1, 2024
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- KR0
- Owner notification
- December 30, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23,483
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Vehicles covered
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