Soft Top defect
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I talked to Redell Honda in Murfreesboro about my problem with the sot top, and they said that even though I have a extended warranty bumper to bumper 100 thousand mile it would not be covered since it's not a recall just a bulletin. I myself think driving in a thunderstorm with holes in my freking top is a safety hazard, you? I mean I understand if this was due to a usual wear and tear, but it's not, they obviously recognize that there latch can cut the top open due to the sharp edges, but it's not a recall?
what does everyone else think?
what does everyone else think?
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I dunno - I'd be inclined to fiddle with it myself & move on - how big a hole is it? @ the same time though it would seem that what they are telling you is due to my preconceived hatred of dealerships...
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Don't get me wrong I'm more than capable of fixing it, it's just that they know it's a problem but they just dismiss it as nothing. I've owned several Hondas over the years and never had a complaint, but this just seems wrong to me thats all.
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Originally Posted by TWEEDERTWEEK,Aug 31 2009, 04:27 PM
I talked to Redell Honda in Murfreesboro about my problem with the sot top, and they said that even though I have a extended warranty bumper to bumper 100 thousand mile it would not be covered since it's not a recall just a bulletin. I myself think driving in a thunderstorm with holes in my freking top is a safety hazard, you? I mean I understand if this was due to a usual wear and tear, but it's not, they obviously recognize that there latch can cut the top open due to the sharp edges, but it's not a recall?
what does everyone else think?
what does everyone else think?
Interesting...from what I've read in S2000 Talk, some guys have benefitted from talking to the District Manager. I bought my car at Redell, and my wife's van. I'm due for an oil change...think I'll get it done there, and at the same time voice my concerns about the top, flash the TSB in their face, and ask what they'll do about it it if/when I start seeing some wear.
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Well I can tell you Honda of North America wil deny your claim. I had the exact same thing happen with the driver's side latch punching through the top, plus the cut on the passenger's side in the B-pillar area. they said it was "normal wear", even though we all know it's not. THey also said they wouldn't do anything because I bought it used, and because the previous owner hadn't complained about the top.
Bottom line: It's a design flaw, and Honda won't cover it. Anyone up for a Class Action filing?
Bottom line: It's a design flaw, and Honda won't cover it. Anyone up for a Class Action filing?
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Originally Posted by TWEEDERTWEEK,Aug 31 2009, 04:27 PM
I myself think driving in a thunderstorm with holes in my freking top is a safety hazard, you?
Its kinda hit & miss with the dealers from what Ive seen.
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Originally Posted by Tyreater73,Sep 14 2009, 01:28 AM
Well I can tell you Honda of North America wil deny your claim. I had the exact same thing happen with the driver's side latch punching through the top, plus the cut on the passenger's side in the B-pillar area. they said it was "normal wear", even though we all know it's not. THey also said they wouldn't do anything because I bought it used, and because the previous owner hadn't complained about the top.
Bottom line: It's a design flaw, and Honda won't cover it. Anyone up for a Class Action filing?
Bottom line: It's a design flaw, and Honda won't cover it. Anyone up for a Class Action filing?
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