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Honda Recalls VT 600, 750 and 1300

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
HONDA / VT600 2007 - 2008
HONDA / VT750 2007 - 2008
HONDA / VTX1300 2007 - 2008
Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date : MAR 25, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V141000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 38,934
Summary:
 HONDA IS RECALLING 38,934 Model Year 2006-2007 VT600 AND Model Year 2007-2008 VT750 AND VTX1300 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM AND THE FUEL VALVE MAY DRIP FUEL.
Consequence:
 IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, DRIPPING FUEL POSES THE RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY