FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY... ... more
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 27, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
CRX |
| Units Affected: |
34000 |
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Summary
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY...
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Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
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Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
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Notes
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SWITCH COVER WHICH PROVIDES FOR A GOOD WIRE CONNECTION COULD BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. ... more
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 29, 1984 |
| Model Affected: |
GL1200 |
| Units Affected: |
28750 |
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Summary
SWITCH COVER WHICH PROVIDES FOR A GOOD WIRE CONNECTION COULD BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS.
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Consequence
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Remedy
THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE SWITCH COVER. THE COVER IS INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER WIRE CONNECTION.
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Notes
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR PIPE JOINT WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AT THE BASE OF THE MAIN FUEL TANK. WHEN MAIN FUEL TANK IS FILLED UP TO THE PIPE JOINT, FUEL MAY LEAK INTO THE DRAIN TUBE AND EVENTUALLY TO THE GROUND BELOW THE MOTORCYCLE. ... more
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 29, 1984 |
| Model Affected: |
VF700 |
| Units Affected: |
1296 |
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Summary
LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR PIPE JOINT WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AT THE BASE OF THE MAIN FUEL TANK. WHEN MAIN FUEL TANK IS FILLED UP TO THE PIPE JOINT, FUEL MAY LEAK INTO THE DRAIN TUBE AND EVENTUALLY TO THE GROUND BELOW THE MOTORCYCLE.
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Consequence
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Remedy
NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
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Notes
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
AN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR IS INSTALLED IN TANK. WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED TO MAXIMUM CAPACITY, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. ... more
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 26, 1984 |
| Model Affected: |
VF500F |
| Units Affected: |
295 |
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Summary
AN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR IS INSTALLED IN TANK. WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED TO MAXIMUM CAPACITY, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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Consequence
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Remedy
FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
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Notes
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
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