Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 1, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE:TIMING GEAR AND CHAIN

THE CAM CHAIN GUIDE BOLT MAY LOOSEN DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A RUBBER COATING ON THE SURFACE OF THE GUIDE IN THE AREA WHERE THE BOLT SEATS. IF THE BOLT BECOMES LOOSE, THE ENGINE WILL DEVELOP A TICKING NOISE. CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION WITH A LOOSE GUIDE BOLT MAY RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT AND INCREASED ENGINE NOISE.

NHTSA ID: 78V259000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 21,591

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL A CAM CHAIN GUIDE KIT TO PREVENT LOOSENING OF THE GUIDE BOLT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 24, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE WIRES, THE WIRING HARNESS COULD BE PULLED AGAINST THE FRAME HEAD TUBE DURING FULL RIGHT STEERING. IF THE HANDLE BARS ARE REPEATEDLY TURNED RAPIDLY AND FULLY TO THE RIGHT, THE REPEATED BENDING AND TENSION MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE OR DISCONNECTION OF WIRES IN THE HARNESS.

NHTSA ID: 78V239000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 27,935

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS EXTENSION FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 15, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:DISC BRAKES

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.

NHTSA ID: 78V033000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 118,544

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS WITH PADS WHICH WILL IMPROVE BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN WET WEATHER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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