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Honda VF500F Recall 84V038: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 84V038, reported March 26, 1984, 295 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V038AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk
Remedy
FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Honda VF500F1984