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NHTSA Recall 04V257000: Tail lights (exterior lighting)

HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,067 vehicles. It affects 2000 Honda S2000.

7,067
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2004
owners notified (June 16)
NHTSA campaign04V257000
Manufacturer campaignP35
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS
Report receivedJune 1, 2004
Owner notificationJune 16, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the lens of the side marker lamp and side reflex reflector in the tail lamp assembly were manufactured with incorrect dye.

Safety risk

This does not comply with the standard.

Remedy

Dealers will replace all affected tail lamp assemblies. Owner notification began on june 16, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Notes

Honda recall no. P35.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V257000

Make and modelModel years
Honda S20002000

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.