Structure: frame and membersRecall 71V-146 · Honda vehicles
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 71V-146 covers 4,200 Honda vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V146000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
HONDA CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT FRAME WAS INCOMPLETEL Y WELDED INLOWER STEERING HEAD AREA.CONDITION, IN THIS LOCA TION, DECREASES STRUCTURALSTRENGTH AND MAY CAUSE FORWARD FRAM E AREA TO CRACK UNDER STRESS AND BEND OUTOF ALIGNMENT.IF FR ONT BENDS OUT OF ALIGNMENT WOULD BE A REDUCTION OF VEHICLECON TROL.(CORRECTBY WELDING STEERING HEAD WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.