| Recall Date: |
DEC 28, 1977 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Model Affected: |
HONDA 550 |
| Units Affected: |
1390000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 28, 1977
Model Affected:
1975 HONDA HONDA 550
Summary
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT, IF INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, THE RIDER COULD IMPACT THE HINGED FUEL FILLER CAP IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ACTUATE THE RELEASE LEVER AND OPEN THE CAP. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A GASOLINE LEAK.
Consequence
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FUEL FILLER CAP LATCH WITH A LOCKING DEVICE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units Affected:
1390000
Notes
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
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