HONDA VF500F 1984: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V038000

Make Model Year
HONDA VF500F 1984
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1984-04-24 1984-03-26 1984-04-10

Production Dates: 1983-12-01 - 1984-01-01

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 295

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

AN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR IS INSTALLED IN TANK. WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED TO MAXIMUM CAPACITY, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Remedy

FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SPILLED FUEL MAY RESULT IN A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BE RIDEEN UNTIL THE DEFECT IS CORRECTED.