Honda is recalling 38,934 2006 through 2007 VT600 and 2007 through 2008 VT750 and VTX1300 motorcycles. The motorcycles may have an improperly manufactured fuel control valve diaphragm and the fuel valve may drip fuel.

In the presence of a ignition source, dripping fuel poses the risk of a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel control valve diaphragm assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2008. Owners may contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870.

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American Honda Motor Company has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Honda VT600. They are recalling 38,934 2006-2007 VT600 and 2007-2008 VT750 and VTX1300 motorcycles. The motorcycles may have an improperly manufactured fuel control valve diaphragm and the fuel valve may drip fuel.

In the presence of an ignition source, dripping fuel poses the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the fuel control valve diaphragm assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about April 10, 2008. Owners may contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870.

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Honda has announced that on certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owners manual contain incorrect contact information for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.

The language in the owners manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements. Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHSTA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the “reporting safety defects” section of the owners manual. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009, Acura at 1-800-382-2238 or Honda Motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

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American Honda Motor Company announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 Honda civic. They stated that on certain sedan and hybrid (CNG) vehicles, during assembly, the telescoping steering column mechanism may have been over lubricated with silicone grease. Over time, some of this extra grease may drip on the brake light switch causing the switch to fail.

Failure may result in a loss of brake lights and increased risk that the vehicle could be struck in the rear. In addition, a failed brake light switch could prevent shifting the transmission from the park position (vehicles with an automatic transmission).

Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective cover over the switch free of charge. The recall began on October 2nd, 2007. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

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Honda Motor (China) is to recall 425 cars exported to China to fix power steering hose problems, quality officials said on Tuesday.

According to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), the recall covers 425 Acura 06 TL sedans manufactured between June 2005 and September 2006.

The recall will start on March 26, the AQSIQ said. Neither the agency nor the company mentioned whether there have been customer complaints.

The sedans involved were found to have defects in their power steering hose, which may cause hose cracks and fluid leaks. Serious leaks would cause safety trouble, the company said in a statement on its website.

The company will offer free replacements for customers and install heat resistant jacket outside the hose.

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Honda North America has issued two separate recalls for about half a million Acura TL sedans over possible fires under the hood and fix problems with the windshield wiper motor. One recall covers 373,000 vehicles from the 2004 through 2008 model years. Honda says prolonged high temperatures under the hood could cause the power steering hose to deteriorate, causing the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid.

So far, it says no fires or injuries have been reported. A second recall covers 130,000 TLs from the 2004 and 2005 model years for a potential failure of the circuit breaker inside the windshield wiper motor.

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