Vehicle recall 79V065000 · March 5, 1979
1979 Honda CB750
If the countershaft oil seal is subjected to extreme oil pressure variation, the countershaft oil seal may be split, allowing oil to leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- If the countershaft oil seal is subjected to extreme oil pressure variation, the countershaft oil seal may be split, allowing oil to leak. Leaking oil can come into contact with the rear tire, which can result in traction reduction.
- Remedy
- Countershaft oil seal will be replaced and a modified "oil path body" will be installed to reduce the oil pressure at the countershaft oil seal. Repairs will be performed at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: engine and engine cooling; counter shaft oil seal.consequences of defect: reduced traction can result in loss of vehicle controland a vehicle accident.note: do not ride your motorcycle if there are signs of engine oil leakage atthe transmission countershaft. Ride at low speeds if you must ride vehicle todealer for repairs.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V065000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 5, 1979
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- April 2, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,700
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda CB750 (1979): 1979
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