NHTSA Campaign 79V065000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Issued by AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. · Reported Mar 5, 1979 · 5,700 vehicles affected
What's wrong
IF THE COUNTERSHAFT OIL SEAL IS SUBJECTED TO EXTREME OIL PRESSURE VARIATION, THE COUNTERSHAFT OIL SEAL MAY BE SPLIT, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK. LEAKING OIL CAN COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR TIRE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN TRACTION REDUCTION.
Remedy
COUNTERSHAFT OIL SEAL WILL BE REPLACED AND A MODIFIED "OIL PATH BODY" WILL BE INSTALLED TO REDUCE THE OIL PRESSURE AT THE COUNTERSHAFT OIL SEAL. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONDA | CB750 | 1979 | 5,700 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 79V065000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.