NHTSA Campaign Id 79V273000; Date: Dec. 27, 1979
1977 Honda CB750; 1978 Honda CB750
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 15,529
The fuse holder contact spring on the involved vehicles is defective in that it can cause high temperatures to develop at the fuse, and the fuse may fail. Failure of the main fuse would cause all electrical functions to cease, including lights and ignition.
Dealer will install a fuse box which contains a more effective spring, at no cost to owner.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: electrical; fuse contact spring. Consequences of defect: failure of the main fuse during vehicle operation couldcause loss of vehicle control and an accident. Note: additional accessories should not be installed prior to correction of thedefect.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 17, 1980
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