2010-2013 Honda VFR1200F - Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign: 15V821000
1,825 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2010-2013
- Makes
- Honda
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
- Potential units affected
- 1,825 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2015-12-07
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Honda VFR1200F
- 2012 Honda VFR1200F
- 2010 Honda VFR1200F
What’s the problem?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2010, 2012 and 2013 VFR1200F and VFR1200FD motorcycles. Manufacturing or assembly errors may result in the affected motorcycles having driveshaft universal joint bearings that may prematurely wear which can cause the universal joint to separate or break.
What could happen?
If the universal joint separates, the motorcycle would stall. If the universal joint breaks, it may interfere with the swing arm and lock the rear wheel. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Honda will be notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2015, however parts may not be available until mid-2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JW2.