Honda VTX1300 Recall Notice
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports today that Honda issued a notice on its VTX1300, VT600, and VT750 motorcycles, du...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports today that Honda issued a notice on its VTX1300, VT600, and VT750 motorcycles, due to an improperty manufactured fuel control valve diaphragm.Here's the full the text of the recall notice...
Make / Models / Years:
HONDA / VT600 / 2007-2008
HONDA / VT750 / 2007-2008
HONDA / VTX1300 / 2007-2008
Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Mfr's Report Date : MAR 25, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V141000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 38,934
Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING 38,934 MY 2006-2007 VT600 AND MY 2007-2008 VT750 AND VTX1300 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM AND THE FUEL VALVE MAY DRIP FUEL.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, DRIPPING FUEL POSES THE RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.
Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. Q75.
That fuel valve recall should include the 2006 VT 750. Mine has done exactly the same thing and only has less than 750 miles on it. I have contacted Honda and was told it was not covered.
ReplyDeletei have or had a 2007 vtx 1300c that caught fire in my driveway and there is no signs of foul play and the bike had not been started 3 days prior to fire
ReplyDeleteis there a list of VIN that we may consult on the web?
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