Honda Recall 78V218000: Vehicle Speed Control
NHTSA recall 78V218000 · announced October 10, 1978 · filed by Honda Of Minola · 1,150 units affected
The problem
THE RIDER COULD INADVERTENTLY POSITION THE FUEL SHUTOFF SUCH THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS".
What to do
THE MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE WILL BE REINSTALLED AND LABELED.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: FUEL; MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE VEHICLE BECOMES IMMOBILIZED IN TRAFFIC, AVEHICLE ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.