NHTSA Campaign Id 78V239000; Date: Oct. 24, 1978
1974 Honda XL125; 1975 Honda XL125
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 27,935
Due to the length of the wires, the wiring harness could be pulled against the frame head tube during full right steering. If the handle bars are repeatedly turned rapidly and fully to the right, the repeated bending and tension may lead to damage or disconnection of wires in the harness.
Dealer will install a wiring harness extension free of charge.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: electrical; wiring harness. Consequences of defect: damaged or disconnected wiring could cause loss of turnsignal, taillights, and headlights. This would create an unsafe ridingcondition that could contribute to an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 8, 1978
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