NHTSA Recall 83V090000

NHTSA Campaign Id 83V090000; Date: Sep. 12, 1983

Recalled Vehicles:

1983 Honda Vf750f

Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar

Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.

Affected Units:: 7,078

Recall Summary:

Handlebar tube and handlebar arm do not fit securely because the inside diameter of the handlebar tube is incorrect. This causes stress to bear directly on a pin.

How to Fix:

Dealer will replace handlebar assembly with a corrected type free of charge.

Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: structure; handlebars. Consequences of defect: if the pin breaks due to stress, the handlebar tubecould become loose, followed by possible loss of vehicle control and anaccident. Note: if looseness is detected in handlebars, the motorcycle should not beridden until the vehicle can be inspected and repaired.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 28, 1983

Also see:

All recalls of Honda vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.