HONDA VF700 1984: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V041000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | VF700 | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-04-18 | 1984-03-29 | 1984-04-10 |
Production Dates: 1983-09-01 - 1984-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1296
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR PIPE JOINT WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AT THE BASE OF THE MAIN FUEL TANK. WHEN MAIN FUEL TANK IS FILLED UP TO THE PIPE JOINT, FUEL MAY LEAK INTO THE DRAIN TUBE AND EVENTUALLY TO THE GROUND BELOW THE MOTORCYCLE.
NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR PIPE JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL MAY LEAD TO A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE SUSPECT VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE RIDEN UNTIL THE DEFECT HAS BEENCORRECTED.
