Honda Recall 15V874000: Electrical System, Wiring

NHTSA recall 15V874000 · announced December 23, 2015 · filed by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · 22,142 units affected

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.

The risk

Without the bank angle sensor signal, the engine may stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2010 Honda Vt750
• 2011 Honda Vt750
• 2012 Honda Vt750
• 2013 Honda Vt750
• 2014 Honda Vt750
• 2015 Honda Vt750
• 2016 Honda Vt750

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.