Honda VT600 problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2000–2008: 2 recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Fuel System, Gasoline #08V141000 · 2008 · 38,934 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, dripping fuel poses the risk of fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment #06V270000 · 2006 · 1,190,000 units
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.
Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
Fix: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. the recall began on august 2, 2006. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.
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