HONDA 550 1974: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V233000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | 550 | 1974 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-04-03 | 1977-12-28 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1390000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT, IF INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, THE RIDER COULD IMPACT THE HINGED FUEL FILLER CAP IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ACTUATE THE RELEASE LEVER AND OPEN THE CAP. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A GASOLINE LEAK.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FUEL FILLER CAP LATCH WITH A LOCKING DEVICE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER CAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION,COULD CAUSE A FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
