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Safety recall · 79V273000

Electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers Honda recall

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 27, 1979. It covers about 15,529 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
79V273000
Reported
Dec 27, 1979
Vehicles
15,529
Area
Electrical system

The problem

The fuse holder contact spring on the involved vehicles is defective in that it can cause high temperatures to develop at the fuse, and the fuse may fail. Failure of the main fuse would cause all electrical functions to cease, including lights and ignition.

The fix

Dealer will install a fuse box which contains a more effective spring, at no cost to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: motorcycles.System: electrical; fuse contact spring.Consequences of defect: failure of the main fuse during vehicle operation couldcause loss of vehicle control and an accident.Note: additional accessories should not be installed prior to correction of thedefect.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Honda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V273000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1977 Honda CB75001C
1978 Honda CB75011D

Questions

Is the 79V273000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 79V273000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 79V273000 announced?

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on December 27, 1979. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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