Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 00V-257 · 2000 Honda CBR929rr
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 00V-257 covers 6,209 2000 Honda CBR929rr for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V257000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. AN IMPROPER SERVICE PROCEDURE THAT MAY BE USED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CAN DAMAGE A PRESSURIZED FUEL HOSE. LIFTING THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK BEYOND A CERTAIN POINT CAN STRESS AND DAMAGE THE HOSE. THE INTERNALLY DAMAGED HOSE COULD EVENTUALLY CRACK, RESULTING IN A HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL LEAK.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE WITH A LONGER FUEL HOSE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING LATE SEPTEMBER 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-310-532-9811. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1999 to May 31, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.