Structure: bodyRecall 82V-071 · 1982 Honda NU50
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 82V-071 covers 5,390 1982 Honda NU50 for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V071000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE REAR WHEEL FENDER AIR CLEANING MOUNTING BRACKETS COULD CRACK DUE TO ENGINE VIBRATIONS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE FENDER COULD LOOSEN AND THE FENDER COULD CONTACT THE REAR TIRE, CAUSING WHEEL LOCK-UP.
The fix
DEFECTIVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEWLY-DESIGNED VERSION FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; REAR WHEEL FENDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND 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 September 1, 1981 to December 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.