Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V257000 Reported September 18, 2000

Honda/fuel hose

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Fuel System, Gasoline · 6,209 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V257000
Manufacturer Campaign
K98
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
6,209
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 18, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. an improper service procedure that may be used during routine maintenance can damage a pressurized fuel hose. lifting the front of the fuel tank beyond a certain point can stress and damage the hose. The internally damaged hose could eventually crack, resulting in a high-pressure fuel leak.

Safety Consequence

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel hose with a longer fuel hose.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 00V257000 or campaign K98.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V257000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V257000?

NHTSA recall 00V257000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on September 18, 2000. It addresses: Honda/fuel hose. The recall affects approximately 6,209 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V257000 or the manufacturer campaign number K98. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.