NHTSA Recall 77V233000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V233000; Date: Dec. 28, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Honda 200; 1975 Honda 200; 1976 Honda 200; 1970 Honda 350; 1971 Honda 350; 1972 Honda 350; 1973 Honda 350; 1974 Honda 350; 1974 Honda 360; 1975 Honda 360; 1976 Honda 360; 1975 Honda 400; 1976 Honda 400; 1977 Honda 400; 1970 Honda 450; 1971 Honda 450; 1972 Honda 450; 1973 Honda 450; 1974 Honda 450; 1971 Honda 500; 1972 Honda 500; 1973 Honda 500; 1975 Honda 500; 1976 Honda 500; 1974 Honda 550; 1975 Honda 550; 1976 Honda 550; 1970 Honda 750; 1971 Honda 750; 1972 Honda 750; 1973 Honda 750; 1974 Honda 750; 1975 Honda 750; 1976 Honda 750; 1974 Honda CL200
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 1,390,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the original fuel filler cap latch with a locking device, without charge.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 3, 1978
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