Recalls › 79V112000

NHTSA recall 79V112000

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Honda CB750

Reported May 1, 197911,183 vehicles affectedAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.Built Jul 1, 1978 – Sep 1, 1978

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will install a different type oil filter bolt of increased strength.

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Vehicles in this recall

Honda CB750
1979

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.