The Honda 38220-Z31-D41 Circuit Breaker (21A) is a genuine OEM replacement built for Honda EG5000, EM4000, EM5000, and EM6500 generators. As a factory-original component, this circuit breaker delivers the exact trip rating and panel fit Honda specifies for these machines. Verify your generator's serial number against the fitment table to confirm part number 38220-Z31-D41 is correct for your unit before ordering.
Key Features
- Exact Trip Rating — genuine OEM construction ensures the 21A rating matches Honda's original specification, so the breaker trips at precisely the right load threshold — no nuisance trips, no under-protection.
- Direct Panel Replacement — this part is engineered to drop into the generator's control panel in place of the original, with no reworking of the mounting position or wiring connections.
- Broad Generator Compatibility — designed for EG5000, EM4000, EM5000, and EM6500 generators; always match your serial number to the fitment table, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks.
- Output Protection — a correctly functioning circuit breaker is the last line of defense for connected loads and generator wiring; a faulty or worn breaker can fail to trip under overload, leaving equipment and wiring exposed to damaging current.
A circuit breaker is a resettable overcurrent protection device mounted in the generator's output panel. When current drawn by connected equipment exceeds the breaker's rated amperage — 21A in this case — the breaker trips automatically, cutting power to the affected outlet circuit and protecting both the generator's wiring and the load. Unlike a fuse, a tripped breaker can be reset by hand once the overload condition is cleared. When a circuit breaker weakens or fails, it may trip prematurely under normal loads, or worse, fail to trip at all under a genuine overload, which can damage wiring and connected equipment.
Part Details
| Part Number | 38220-Z31-D41 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Breaker (21A) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EG5000, EM4000, EM5000, EM6500 | 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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