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Honda Aspencade and 5 more
Reported Jun 27, 199554,388 vehicles affectedAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.Built Jul 1, 1987 – Apr 1, 1993
The defect
The sensor's plastic case material can leak allowing the sensor to shut off the engine unexpectedly during abrupt turns or when riding over bumpy surfaces.
The risk
Sudden loss of engine power, especially while turning, can cause a vehicle crash.
System: fuel; vehicle crash cut off system.vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a bank angle sensor designed to shut off the fuel pump and the engine electrical power in the event the motorcycle turns over or falls down.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact honda at 1-310-783-2000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.