Originally Posted by Rusyus on S2000.com-With his permission I posted it here.

Ripped Top? - Lets fix it!!!
I've seen a few topics recently about ripped top (by latches). My car has the same issue, and it is '04 - not covered by bulletin. So I just called Honda USA, and they said that this issue needs to be resolved because it sounds like it is a defect (at least they admitted it).
We can write a letter to Honda, and I'm planning to do so to include other years in the bulletin. I need the list (AS MANY AS POSSIBLE) of owners, whose cars have this problem (described in the bulletin) but do not fall under years/vins listed there. They asked for VIN, so if it's not too private - PM your VIN to me. If not - that's fine i guess, just your First and Last name, and year of your S2K.

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Ripped Top? - Lets fix it!!!

Thanks

Also they recommended going to dealer and ask them to inspect the car (rip), even thought it does not fall under bulletin. They might still fix it (depends on dealer)

 

I had this problem on my 2002...but that car has long since been sold.

 

very old news, and they are going to fix it a decade later? doubt it, check out the "tell honda" section about the gripes/complaints...