HONDA VF750F 1983: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V090000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | VF750F | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-09-28 | 1983-09-12 | 1983-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1982-11-01 - 1983-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7078
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
HANDLEBAR TUBE AND HANDLEBAR ARM DO NOT FIT SECURELY BECAUSE THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE HANDLEBAR TUBE IS INCORRECT. THIS CAUSES STRESS TO BEAR DIRECTLY ON A PIN.
DEALER WILL REPLACE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY WITH A CORRECTED TYPE FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HANDLEBARS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE PIN BREAKS DUE TO STRESS, THE HANDLEBAR TUBECOULD BECOME LOOSE, FOLLOWED BY POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.NOTE: IF LOOSENESS IS DETECTED IN HANDLEBARS, THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BERIDDEN UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED.
