Honda VTX1300 Recall Notice

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.