Vehicle Make / Model: HONDA / NT700 Model Year(s): 2010
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr’s Report Date: OCT 27, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V526000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 120
Summary:
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NT700V MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2009, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, “CERTIFICATION.” A TIRE INFORMATION LABEL APPLIED TO THE SWINGARM MAY DISPLAY INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND AIR PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence:
IMPROPER INFLATION OF TIRES MAY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND LEAD TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
HONDA WILL MAIL THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION LABEL ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION. AT THE CUSTOMER’S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.
Notes:
HONDA SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS S02. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
