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.

Labels: Honda Recalls, Honda VT600, Honda VT750, Honda VTX1300

Honda issued a recall on its 2006-2007 CBR1000RR motorcycles, due to an improperly welded vent pipe in the fuel tank. Below is the actual recall notice...

Make / Models / Build Years:
HONDA / CBR1000RR / 2006-2007

Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V576000

Mfr's Report Date : DEC 06, 2007

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 25,422

Summary: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES HAVE AN IMPROPER WELDED VENT PIPE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. DUE TO VIBRATION THE IMPROPERLY WELDED TANKS MAY CRACK AND DRIP FUEL.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.

Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. Q67.

Labels: Honda CBR1000, Honda Recalls

American Honda Motor Co. issued the following recall on Honda Goldwings:

Make / Models / Years::
HONDA / GL1800 / 2001-2004
HONDA / GL1800A / 2001-2004

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V027000

RECALL DATE: JAN 28, 2005

Component: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 34,919

Summary: ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN FRAME WELDS DO NOT MEET MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH LOADS CREATED WHEN RIDING ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES OR THROUGH POTHOLES CAN CAUSE THE AFFECTED WELDS TO CRACK.

Consequence: THE WELDED AREA COULD BREAK, RESULTING IN REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE OR LOWER CROSS MEMBER SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINFORCE THE WELDS ON 2001-2002 MOTORCYCLES. ON 2003-2004 MOTORCYCLES, THE UNITS WILL BE REPAIRED, NO INSPECTION WILL BE NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.

Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. P66. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Labels: Honda Goldwing, Honda Recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported today that American Honda Motor Company has issued a recall of the following motorcycles:

• 2002-2004 GL1800/A (GoldWing SE), CBR1000XX (Blackbird)


• 2002 VFR800 (Interceptor)


• 2003-2004 VFR800/A (Interceptor)


• 2003-2004 ST1300/A

These motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (PCV) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some PCV's is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur. If the motorcycle continues to be used after a leak occurs, the rear brake would eventually become inoperative. A loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the rear brake for leakage. If leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the PCV. The recall is expected to begin on February 3, 2005.

Labels: Honda CBR1000, Honda Goldwing, Honda Recalls, Honda ST1300, Honda VFR800

On December 6, 2004, American Honda Motor Co. issued the following recall notice:

Make / Models / Year:
HONDA / ST1300 (2003-2004)
HONDA / ST1300A (2003-2004)

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V568000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4,345

Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS HAS A GROUND DISTRIBUTION CONNECTOR THAT IS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. SOME ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MAY OVERHEAT AND SHORT, INCLUDING THE FUEL PUMP.

Consequence: IF THE FUEL PUMP STOPS WORKING, THE ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GROUND DISTRIBUTION CONNECTOR FOR OVERHEATING DAMAGE. IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE WIRE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE CONNECTORS WILL BE ASSEMBLED PROPERLY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 13, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.

Labels: Honda Recalls, Honda ST1300