NHTSA Recall 79V112000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V112000; Date: May. 1, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Honda CB750
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 11,183
Recall Summary:
The threaded insert for the oil filter retaining bolt may not be strong enough to withstand the stress caused by temperature and pressure, particularly in the event that the oil filter bolt has been overtightened.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a different type oil filter bolt of increased strength.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: engine; oil filter. Consequences of defect: if the bolt breaks, the oil filter bolt will come off,allowing oil to fall on the road surface. This condition may cause loss of tiretraction and possible vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 2, 1979
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