Recall / TSB Destroyed my baby
06-17-2008, 07:39 AM
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Recall / TSB Destroyed my baby
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My S2000 is destroyed from a Recall / Unclassified TSB 02-042 from Honda Motors of America. Two Sundays ago I was heading my sister
My S2000 is destroyed from a Recall / Unclassified TSB 02-042 from Honda Motors of America. Two Sundays ago I was heading my sister
06-17-2008, 07:55 AM
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wow, sorry to hear about this!
I guess the loose spark plug TSB was never actually completed? Should Honda not have completed the TSB automatically while the car was there for service in the past?
I guess the loose spark plug TSB was never actually completed? Should Honda not have completed the TSB automatically while the car was there for service in the past?
06-17-2008, 08:44 AM
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Correct! I have had wheel bearing replaced in the rear and I was not notfied at that time of these recalls ethier. It was service a Mcgrath Honda in Saint Charles, IL then.
06-17-2008, 08:56 AM
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The spark plug issue was not a TSB. It was an update campaign (recall) and the notification was sent out to all owners. Some service writers may be proactive and check for recalls whenever a customer comes in for routine maintenance but just like everything else in life, its really up to the person handling the case.
Sorry to hear about your incident. I agree. If you have spark plugs disintegrating, you'll need alot more than just a new cylinder head. I'm thinking you'll need a complete long block to get you going.
Sorry to hear about your incident. I agree. If you have spark plugs disintegrating, you'll need alot more than just a new cylinder head. I'm thinking you'll need a complete long block to get you going.
06-17-2008, 09:17 AM
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As mentioned above, the modified spark plug and new torque spec was a recall, not a TSB. However, the owner is still responsible for bringing the car in for service. I have to imagine that damage resulting from a faulty part under recall will not be fixed after a reasonable interval from the issuing of the recall notice.
When I bought my car with 7,800 miles, I went to the dealer that week to check if all the recalls has been performed. The dealer can simply run the VIN and check it out.
I surely hope you are able to get a free replacement, but I wouldn't be surprised if they don't cooperate.
When I bought my car with 7,800 miles, I went to the dealer that week to check if all the recalls has been performed. The dealer can simply run the VIN and check it out.
I surely hope you are able to get a free replacement, but I wouldn't be surprised if they don't cooperate.
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06-17-2008, 01:51 PM
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I have a '00 and I never received a recall notice. I bought it used, so I'm not sure how Honda would be expected to know I own the car.
I'm not worried about the spark plug recall; I remove them at the end of winter storage every year and replaced them a couple of years ago.
I'm not worried about the spark plug recall; I remove them at the end of winter storage every year and replaced them a couple of years ago.
06-17-2008, 04:54 PM
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They wouldn't.. They would have sent the notice to the original owner I suspect. This is why every new owner of a used S2000 should go to a dealer and check that all recalls have been performed 