The Honda 38220-Z21-G20 Circuit Breaker (17A) is a genuine OEM component designed for Honda EB4000, EB5000, and EB6500 generators. As an authentic Honda part, it is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring a direct fit without reworking or improvising around the breaker panel. Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks, so confirm your generator's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to make sure part number 38220-Z21-G20 is correct for your unit.
Key Features
- Correct Trip Rating — at 17A, this breaker matches the original overcurrent threshold, protecting your generator's output circuits from the precise load level Honda engineered for these machines
- Genuine OEM Part — sourced directly from Honda, this component matches the original in connector geometry and panel fitment, dropping straight into place on EB4000, EB5000, and EB6500 generators
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates breaker specifications at production breaks, so cross-check your generator's serial number against the compatibility table to confirm this is the right part for your machine
- Restore Overload Protection — a faulty or tripped-and-failed breaker leaves output circuits unprotected; replacing it with this genuine part restores the generator's ability to shut down safely under excess load
A circuit breaker is the generator's first line of defense against overcurrent events. When the electrical load drawn from the output panel exceeds the rated threshold, the breaker trips and interrupts the circuit before wiring or connected equipment can be damaged. On the EB4000, EB5000, and EB6500, the 17A rating is matched to the generator's output capacity and wiring, so using the correctly rated breaker matters. A breaker that has failed to reset, trips at the wrong load, or has been damaged by repeated overloads should be replaced promptly — running a generator with a compromised breaker defeats its protective function entirely.
Part Details
| Part Number | 38220-Z21-G20 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Breaker (17A) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EB4000, EB5000, EB6500 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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