NHTSA Campaign Id 78V218000; Date: Oct. 10, 1978
1977 Honda Betamotor Sl5
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Honda Of Minola
Affected Units:: 1,150
The rider could inadvertently position the fuel shutoff such that the vehicle would not start. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 123, "motorcycle controls and displays".
The manual shutoff valve will be reinstalled and labeled.
Vehicle description: mopeds. System: fuel; manual shutoff valve. Consequences of defect: if the vehicle becomes immobilized in traffic, avehicle accident may result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 17, 1978
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