Recall 78V218000
Vehicle Speed Control — Honda · reported 10 Oct 1978 · 1,150 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE RIDER COULD INADVERTENTLY POSITION THE FUEL SHUTOFF SUCH THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS".
The fix
THE MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE WILL BE REINSTALLED AND LABELED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: FUEL; MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE BECOMES IMMOBILIZED IN TRAFFIC, AVEHICLE ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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