Recall 08V-141: 2007–2008 Honda VT600, 2007–2008 Honda VT750 and 1 more

HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Mar 26, 2008, covering about 38,934 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-141
Report date
Mar 26, 2008
Vehicles affected
38,934
Owners notified
Apr 22, 2008

The problem

Honda is recalling 38,934 my 2006-2007 vt600 and my 2007-2008 vt750 and vtx1300 motorcycles. The motorcycles may have an improperly manufactured fuel control valve diaphragm and the fuel valve may drip fuel.

The risk

In the presence of an ignition source, dripping fuel poses the risk of fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the fuel control valve diaphragm assembly, free of charge. The recall began on april 22, 2008. Owners may contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.

Notes

Honda recall no. Q75.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Delivery
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V141000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Honda VT6002007, 2008All years
Honda VT7502007, 2008All years
Honda VTX13002007, 2008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-141?

Honda is recalling 38,934 my 2006-2007 vt600 and my 2007-2008 vt750 and vtx1300 motorcycles. The motorcycles may have an improperly manufactured fuel control valve diaphragm and the fuel valve may drip fuel.

How is recall 08V-141 fixed?

Dealers will replace the fuel control valve diaphragm assembly, free of charge. The recall began on april 22, 2008. Owners may contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.