2010-2016 Honda VT750 - Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign: 15V874000
22,142 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2010-2016
- Makes
- Honda
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Potential units affected
- 22,142 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2015-12-23
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Honda VT750
- 2015 Honda VT750
- 2014 Honda VT750
- 2013 Honda VT750
- 2012 Honda VT750
- 2011 Honda VT750
- 2010 Honda VT750
What’s the problem?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VT750CA, VT750C2 and VT750C2F, 2011-2016 VT750C, 2013-2016 VT750CS, 2010-2016 VT750C2B and 2013-2014 VT750C2S motorcycles. Engine vibration may cause the bank angle sensor wire to rub on the wire harness joint connector, resulting in a loss of the sensor signal.
What could happen?
Without the bank angle sensor signal, the engine may stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the joint connector and replace the bank angle sensor, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2016. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JW7.