Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 83V-090 · 1983 Honda VF750f
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 83V-090 covers 7,078 1983 Honda VF750f for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V090000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
HANDLEBAR TUBE AND HANDLEBAR ARM DO NOT FIT SECURELY BECAUSE THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE HANDLEBAR TUBE IS INCORRECT. THIS CAUSES STRESS TO BEAR DIRECTLY ON A PIN.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY WITH A CORRECTED TYPE FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HANDLEBARS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE PIN BREAKS DUE TO STRESS, THE HANDLEBAR TUBECOULD BECOME LOOSE, FOLLOWED BY POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.NOTE: IF LOOSENESS IS DETECTED IN HANDLEBARS, THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BERIDDEN UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED.
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 November 1, 1982 to April 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.