Honda Recall 78V239000: Electrical System, Wiring

NHTSA recall 78V239000 · announced October 24, 1978 · filed by American Honda Motor Co. · 27,935 units affected

The problem

DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE WIRES, THE WIRING HARNESS COULD BE PULLED AGAINST THE FRAME HEAD TUBE DURING FULL RIGHT STEERING. IF THE HANDLE BARS ARE REPEATEDLY TURNED RAPIDLY AND FULLY TO THE RIGHT, THE REPEATED BENDING AND TENSION MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE OR DISCONNECTION OF WIRES IN THE HARNESS.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS EXTENSION FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DAMAGED OR DISCONNECTED WIRING COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TURNSIGNAL, TAILLIGHTS, AND HEADLIGHTS. THIS WOULD CREATE AN UNSAFE RIDINGCONDITION THAT COULD CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1974 Honda Xl125
• 1975 Honda Xl125

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.