Vehicle speed controlRecall 78V-218 · 1977 Honda Betamotor SL5
HONDA OF MINOLA recall 78V-218 covers 1,150 1977 Honda Betamotor SL5 for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V218000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE RIDER COULD INADVERTENTLY POSITION THE FUEL SHUTOFF SUCH THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS".
The fix
THE MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE WILL BE REINSTALLED AND LABELED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: FUEL; MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE BECOMES IMMOBILIZED IN TRAFFIC, AVEHICLE ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.
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 March 1, 1977 to August 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.