Storage: tank assemblyRecall 84V-038 · 1984 Honda VF500f
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 84V-038 covers 295 1984 Honda VF500f for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V038000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR IS INSTALLED IN TANK. WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED TO MAXIMUM CAPACITY, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
The fix
FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SPILLED FUEL MAY RESULT IN A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BE RIDEEN UNTIL THE DEFECT IS CORRECTED.
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 December 1, 1983 to January 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.