Electrical system: wiringRecall 78V-239 · 1974–1975 Honda XL125
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 78V-239 covers 27,935 1974–1975 Honda XL125 for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V239000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE WIRES, THE WIRING HARNESS COULD BE PULLED AGAINST THE FRAME HEAD TUBE DURING FULL RIGHT STEERING. IF THE HANDLE BARS ARE REPEATEDLY TURNED RAPIDLY AND FULLY TO THE RIGHT, THE REPEATED BENDING AND TENSION MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE OR DISCONNECTION OF WIRES IN THE HARNESS.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS EXTENSION FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DAMAGED OR DISCONNECTED WIRING COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TURNSIGNAL, TAILLIGHTS, AND HEADLIGHTS. THIS WOULD CREATE AN UNSAFE RIDINGCONDITION THAT COULD CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT.
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 October 1, 1973 to February 1, 1975. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- WIRING HARNESS FAILURENHTSA