Large Recall NHTSA · 03V274000 Reported July 29, 2003

Honda/shift cable linkage corrosion

Q: What is recall 03V274000?

NHTSA recall 03V274000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on July 29, 2003. It addresses: Honda/shift cable linkage corrosion. The recall affects approximately 247,019 vehicles , with the defect involving the Power Train component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Power Train · 247,019 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V274000

Manufacturer Campaign

PO4

Manufacturer

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Component

Power Train

Vehicles Affected

247,019

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 29, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, excessive corrosion of the shift cable linkage could prevent the driver from shifting the automatic transmission into park.

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle operator fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur. dealers will inspect the shift cable linkage for corrosion. if corrosion causes binding, they will replace the shift cable.

Corrective Action

Dealers will also install a new corrosion-resistant control pin. owner notification began on august 19, 2003. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 03V274000 or campaign PO4.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V274000

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

What is recall 03V274000?

NHTSA recall 03V274000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on July 29, 2003. It addresses: Honda/shift cable linkage corrosion. The recall affects approximately 247,019 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V274000 or the manufacturer campaign number PO4. 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.