NHTSA Complaint #11232958 — 1995 HONDA VF750
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11232958 |
| Vehicle | 1995 HONDA VF750 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 13,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
SEVERE FUEL LEAK COMING FROM CARBURETORS AFTER ONLY 13,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. IT WILL EITHER START TO LEAK IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE, OR IT WILL START LEAKING AT SOME POINT AFTER RIDING IS ALREADY UNDER WAY. EITHER WAY, FUEL WILL CONTINUOUSLY LEAK ONTO THE ENTIRE ENGINE. THIS RUNS A RISK OF CAUSING A FIRE FROM THE HOT ENGINE WHILE RUNNING. COST OF REPAIR IS SUBSTANTIAL WITH AN AVERAGE COST OF $1,200 OR MORE. THAT'S IF YOU CAN FIND A MECHANIC THAT CAN REPAIR IT OR IS WILLING TO ATTEMPT IT BECAUSE OF THE DIFFICULT, COMPLICATED, AND COST/WORTH NATURE.