NHTSA Recall 78V239000
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Component: Electrical System. Reported 1978-10-24. An estimated 27,935 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE WIRES, THE WIRING HARNESS COULD BE PULLED AGAINST THE FRAME HEAD TUBE DURING FULL RIGHT STEERING. IF THE HANDLE BARS ARE REPEATEDLY TURNED RAPIDLY AND FULLY TO THE RIGHT, THE REPEATED BENDING AND TENSION MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE OR DISCONNECTION OF WIRES IN THE HARNESS.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS EXTENSION FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DAMAGED OR DISCONNECTED WIRING COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TURNSIGNAL, TAILLIGHTS, AND HEADLIGHTS. THIS WOULD CREATE AN UNSAFE RIDINGCONDITION THAT COULD CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT.