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What the HONDA Recall actually says . . .
Original Message Jan 3, 2011 9:55 am |
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The Honda Power equipment Website has a menu that includes, "Recalls". The following is from that site: What is the problem? Affected snowblowers may, over time, begin seeping fuel from the fuel tank joint O-ring, located on the underside of the fuel tank. If the seepage becomes severe, fuel will begin to drip, increasing the risk of a fire. What should you do? Stop using any snowblower within the affected serial number range until the fuel tank joint and O-ring have been replaced. Please contact a servicing Honda Power Equipment dealer to make an appointment to have your snowblower repaired free of charge. If you need assistance locating a servicing dealer, please visit our website: www.HondaPowerEquipment.com, or call us at our recall line (888) 888-3139. , or call us at our recall line (888) 888-3139._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I am gratified to see that HONDA makes such notifications on their website, and even potential buyers can see this alongside the new snowblower offerings. Evidently some of the machines have developed a seepage or small leak in some cases. We OWNERS of Honda Snowblowers are only told to STOP USING the machines IF our snowblower is within the serial number range of the affected machines, and then ONLY IF & WHEN such a leak occurs. Most people will probably not have such a leak, and can use the machine until it becomes convenient to have the dealer pick it up and repair the fuel tank seal. I am fortunate in having a machine with too new a serial number to be in the effected group. |
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Re: What the HONDA Recall actually says . . .
Reply #9 Jan 4, 2011 10:26 am |
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I think you should read that again. I see no mention of "önly if it starts to leak".
It simply says if yours has that serial number stop using it No one need stop operating the snowblower unless and until a leak becomes evident. So glad you asked that ! That is why the notice says, the affected snowblowers MAY, Over Time, begin to seep gas. One need examine their machine and decide whether or not the problem yet exists on their snowblower. For many that will not be the case. Meanwhile everyone can call their honda dealer and have the machine repaired, probably before any gas seepage ever occurs. That is also why the notice did not say That ALL AFFECTED Snowblowers WILL leak, and instead said the machines MAY leak gas. Many MAY not !
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FrankMA
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Re: What the HONDA Recall actually says . . .
Reply #10 Jan 4, 2011 10:43 am |
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The Honda Power equipment Website has a menu that includes, "Recalls". The following is from that site: What is the problem? Affected snowblowers may, over time, begin seeping fuel from the fuel tank joint O-ring, located on the underside of the fuel tank. If the seepage becomes severe, fuel will begin to drip, increasing the risk of a fire. What should you do? Stop using any snowblower within the affected serial number range until the fuel tank joint and O-ring have been replaced. Please contact a servicing Honda Power Equipment dealer to make an appointment to have your snowblower repaired free of charge. If you need assistance locating a servicing dealer, please visit our website: www.HondaPowerEquipment.com, or call us at our recall line (888) 888-3139. , or call us at our recall line (888) 888-3139._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I am gratified to see that HONDA makes such notifications on their website, and even potential buyers can see this alongside the new snowblower offerings. Evidently some of the machines have developed a seepage or small leak in some cases. We OWNERS of Honda Snowblowers are only told to STOP USING the machines IF our snowblower is within the serial number range of the affected machines, and then ONLY IF & WHEN such a leak occurs. Most people will probably not have such a leak, and can use the machine until it becomes convenient to have the dealer pick it up and repair the fuel tank seal. I am fortunate in having a machine with too new a serial number to be in the effected group. New_Yorker: It says to stop using those affected snowblowers in your original post from the Honda website..... "Stop using any snowblower within the affected serial number range until the fuel tank joint and O-ring have been replaced."
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Re: What the HONDA Recall actually says . . .
Reply #11 Jan 4, 2011 11:06 am |
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Is there a time limit to get these recall / warranty work done? Not that my is affected, but I can't risk having a snowblower out of commission for 2-3 weeks. So is it possible to schedule the work done say in early spring?
Check out the timeframe listed at the bottom of this recall notice...maybe there is a time limit???
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. SAFETY RECALL NOTICE HS724, HS928, HS1132 Snowblowers FUEL TANK JOINT Check below to see if your snowblower is affected by this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowblower and contact a Honda Power Equipment dealer for a free repair. What is the problem? Affected snowblowers may, over time, begin seeping fuel from the fuel tank joint O-ring, located on the underside of the fuel tank. If the seepage becomes severe, fuel will begin to drip, increasing the risk of a fire. What should you do? Stop using any snowblower within the affected serial number range until the fuel tank joint and O-ring have been replaced. Please contact a servicing Honda Power Equipment dealer to make an appointment to have your snowblower repaired free of charge. If you need assistance locating a servicing dealer, please visit our website: www.HondaPowerEquipment.com, or call us at our recall line (888) 888-3139.In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission , or call us at our recall line (888) 888-3139.In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission , or call us at our recall line (888) 888-3139.In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission HS724, HS928, HS1132 Frame Serial Number Range Frame Serial Number RangeHS724 SZBE-1037913 ~ 1046577 HS928 SZAS-1151080 ~ 1169012 HS1132 SZBF-1018734 ~ 1025998B WARNING B WARNINGGasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured if gasoline from a leaking fuel tank is ignited. If the fuel tank is leaking: • Move the snowblower away from any source of ignition. • Drain the fuel tank into an approved container. • Do not use the snowblower until it has been repaired. Frame Serial Number RangeHS724 SZBE-1037913 ~ 1046577 HS928 SZAS-1151080 ~ 1169012 HS1132 SZBF-1018734 ~ 1025998B WARNING B WARNINGGasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured if gasoline from a leaking fuel tank is ignited. If the fuel tank is leaking: • Move the snowblower away from any source of ignition. • Drain the fuel tank into an approved container. • Do not use the snowblower until it has been repaired. B WARNINGGasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured if gasoline from a leaking fuel tank is ignited. If the fuel tank is leaking: • Move the snowblower away from any source of ignition. • Drain the fuel tank into an approved container. • Do not use the snowblower until it has been repaired. PTB54226 (2010.12) Post in a prominent location from November 30, 2010 through February 28, 2011
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Re: What the HONDA Recall actually says . . .
Reply #12 Jan 4, 2011 11:27 am |
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MAY is the operative word in the description of the Problem. To protect itself Honda advises all consumers stop using the machine, but in describing the problem, it say " May Over Time Develop a seepage " That is the official HONDA description of the problem, I believe them. So take the whole notice of recall in ints entirety, and fix the machine as soon as possible, but use it until then only if your machine has the gas seepage problem. One good thing about gas, it stinks, and is easily evident by anyone looking for it.
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