NHTSA Recall 78V218000
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1978-10-10. An estimated 1,150 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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".
What the manufacturer will do
THE MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE WILL BE REINSTALLED AND LABELED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: FUEL; MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE BECOMES IMMOBILIZED IN TRAFFIC, AVEHICLE ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.
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