Honda 1975–1978 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled February 15, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V033000 · Honda
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS WITH PADS WHICH WILL IMPROVE BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN WET WEATHER.
Units
118,544 units
Description
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION IN HEAVY RAIN, THERE MAY BE A NOTICEABLE INITIAL REDUCTION IN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REAR DISC BRAKE, FOLLOWED BY A GRADUAL RECOVERY TO NORMAL, DRY CONDITION EFFECTIVENESS. IF PEDAL FORCE IS NOT INCREASED TO COMPENSATE, LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES WILL RESULT. IF PEDAL FORCE IS NOT REDUCED AFTER RECOVERY, A REAR WHEEL SKID COULD RESULT.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS WITH PADS WHICH WILL IMPROVE BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN WET WEATHER.
Product
Honda 1000 · Honda 750
Manufacturer(s)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →