Vehicle recall 79V112000 · May 1, 1979
1979 Honda CB750
The threaded insert for the oil filter retaining bolt may not be strong enough to withstand the stress caused by temperature and pressure, particularly in the event that the oil…
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- Summary
- The threaded insert for the oil filter retaining bolt may not be strong enough to withstand the stress caused by temperature and pressure, particularly in the event that the oil filter bolt has been overtightened.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install a different type oil filter bolt of increased strength.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: engine; oil filter.consequences of defect: if the bolt breaks, the oil filter bolt will come off,allowing oil to fall on the road surface. This condition may cause loss of tiretraction and possible vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V112000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 1979
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- April 2, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,183
- 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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