Recall 04V-257: tail lamp side marker lens made with the wrong dye (2000)
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What causes "Recall 04V-257: tail lamp side marker lens made with the wrong dye (2000)" on the Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003), and how is it fixed?
NHTSA's record says the lenses were molded with incorrect dye, so they fail FMVSS 108 (7,067 cars). Fix: Dealers replace the tail lamp assemblies, free (Honda recall P35); notification began June 16, 2004.
Symptoms
Side marker and side reflector sections of the tail lamp do not meet the federal lighting standard.
Cause
NHTSA's record says the lenses were molded with incorrect dye, so they fail FMVSS 108 (7,067 cars).
Fix (summary)
Dealers replace the tail lamp assemblies, free (Honda recall P35); notification began June 16, 2004. Check the VIN.
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- Recall 00V-016: seat belts may not retract with the top down (2000)
- Recall 00V-316: seat belt retractor can deform and lock (2000)
- F20C valve spring retainers can crack after a mechanical over-rev
- Rear axle (spindle) nut torque: creak or pop and hub bearing wear
- 2000-01 plastic rear window clouds, scratches and tears
- AP1 snap oversteer on lift-off
More for this car
- All Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003) fitment answers · AP1 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- NHTSA recall 04V-257: tail lamp side marker / reflector lens made with the wrong dye (2000 S2000) — NHTSA (recall record filed by American Honda Motor Co.) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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