NHTSA Recall 24V825000: Driveshaft (power train)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23,483 vehicles. It affects 2016–2025 Honda Metropolitan.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V825000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | KR0 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | November 1, 2024 |
| Owner notification | December 30, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2025 Metropolitan scooters. An improper seal between the transmission case and left-side crankcase may allow transmission fluid to leak.
Safety risk
A transmission fluid leak can cause the driveshaft bearings to fail, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR0.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V825000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Metropolitan | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
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.