CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda VT1300CX Fury motorcycles and 2010 and 2016 Honda VT1300CX Fury motorcycles that received a replacement fuel tank. The fuel tank may be missing welds around the mounting bracket.
- Risk
- If the welds are missing, the mounting bracket can separate from the tank, allowing fuel to leak and increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank welds and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some Honda Fury motorcycles were fitted with a replacement fuel tank that may be missing welds around the mounting bracket. If those welds are absent, the bracket can separate from the tank, allowing fuel to leak. Fuel leaking near an ignition source can cause a fire.
Honda will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the fuel tank welds and replace the fuel tank if needed, at no cost to you. The recall began December 14, 2017. To check whether your motorcycle is affected, use your VIN to look for open recalls, or contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda VT1300CX | 201020162017 |
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