Storage: tank assemblyRecall 84V-041 · 1984 Honda VF700

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 84V-041 covers 1,296 1984 Honda VF700 for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 1984.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,2961 model

ReportedMar 29, 1984Owners notified Apr 18, 1984

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 84V041000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR PIPE JOINT WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AT THE BASE OF THE MAIN FUEL TANK. WHEN MAIN FUEL TANK IS FILLED UP TO THE PIPE JOINT, FUEL MAY LEAK INTO THE DRAIN TUBE AND EVENTUALLY TO THE GROUND BELOW THE MOTORCYCLE.

What to do

The fix

NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR PIPE JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL MAY LEAD TO A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE SUSPECT VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE RIDEN UNTIL THE DEFECT HAS BEENCORRECTED.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Honda VF7001984

Built from September 1, 1983 to January 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.