NHTSA recall 08V-141 (08V141000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported March 26, 2008 - about 38,934 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V141000
Also written as: 08V-141
Manufacturer number: Q75
Reported: March 26, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~38,934
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

HONDA IS RECALLING 38,934 MY 2006-2007 VT600 AND MY 2007-2008 VT750 AND VTX1300 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM AND THE FUEL VALVE MAY DRIP FUEL.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, DRIPPING FUEL POSES THE RISK OF FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-141 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Honda VT750 - 2007

Honda VTX1300 - 2007

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.