2012 HONDA VFR1200F
2 recalls — 3 complaints — 7 TSBs
24V864000 Nov 15, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbe... Read more
15V821000 Dec 7, 2015
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
ENGINE
Aug 16, 2017
Incident date: May 7, 2017
TAKATA RECALL MY VFR IS RECALL WHAT WILL I DO IF IM IN THE PHILIPPINES THE DRIVESHAFTS BREAK THE ENGINES AT 21000KM GOT NOISY WHILE IN THE RIDE AND WE CHECK THE ENGINE AND DIGGIN TAT THE BOTTOM SO WE WILL KNEW WHAT HAPPEN AND THE THE PICTURES WILL TELL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 16, 2017
Incident date: May 7, 2017
TAKATA RECALL MY VFR IS RECALL WHAT WILL I DO IF IM IN THE PHILIPPINES THE DRIVESHAFTS BREAK THE ENGINES AT 21000KM GOT NOISY WHILE IN THE RIDE AND WE CHECK THE ENGINE AND DIGGIN TAT THE BOTTOM SO WE WILL KNEW WHAT HAPPEN AND THE THE PICTURES WILL TELL
POWER TRAIN
Aug 13, 2015
Incident date: Jul 15, 2013
WHILE I WAS RIDING THRU A RIGHT HAND CURVE AT 55 MPH I HEARD TREMENDOUS VIBRATION FROM THE BIKE. I PULLED IN THE CLUTCH AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP MOMENTARILY. I COASTED TO A STOP. I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO FIRST GEAR AND TRIED TO MOVE BUT NO FORWARD MOVEMENT WAS POSSIBLE. T... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 HONDA VFR1200F
7 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
MC-MNF-03222016-
Mar 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
"DEALER MESSAGE - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL ON THE ACCESSORY REAR TRUNK BASE FOR PCX125/150 SCOOTERS FOR A POTENTIAL DEFECT THAT MAY ALLOW THE TRUNK TO FALL OFF THE SCOOTER WHILE RIDING. A FALLEN TRUNK IN THE ROADWAY POSES A SAFE
MC-MNF-03222016-
Mar 22, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
"DEALER MESSAGE - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL ON THE ACCESSORY REAR TRUNK BASE FOR PCX125/150 SCOOTERS FOR A POTENTIAL DEFECT THAT MAY ALLOW THE TRUNK TO FALL OFF THE SCOOTER WHILE RIDING. A FALLEN TRUNK IN THE ROADWAY POSES A SAFE
MC-PO-03212016-3
Mar 21, 2016
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
"DEALER MESSAGE - ON DECEMBER 4TH, 2015 AMERICAN HONDA POSTED SERVICE BULLETIN VFR1200F/FD #1 FOR 2010-2013 VFR1200F/FD DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN. LATER THE BULLETIN WAS REVISED TO INCLUDE REPAIR INFORMATION. SINCE T
MC - 2010-2013 V
Dec 16, 2015
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL OF 2010?2013 VFR1200F/FD MOTORCYCLES FOR A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE DRIVE SHAFT. THE DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT MAY BREAK OR SEIZE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVE FORCE OR A LOCKED RE
VFR1200F
Dec 11, 2015
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
"DEALER MESSAGE - THE SERVICE BULLETIN IN SUPPORT OF THE SAFETY RECALL OF 2010-2013 VFR1200F/FD MOTORCYCLES FOR A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE DRIVE SHAFT IS POSTED ON IN."
DLR MSG - MC - S
Dec 4, 2015
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
"DEALER MESSAGE - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL OF MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 VFR1200F/FD MOTORCYCLES TO REPLACE A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE DRIVE SHAFT. THE DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT MAY BREAK OR SEIZE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF
SERVICE BULLETIN
Dec 4, 2015
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
"SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL OF 2010?2012 VFR1200F/FD MOTORCYCLES FOR A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE DRIVE SHAFT. THE DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT MAY BREAK OR SEIZE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVE FORCE OR A LOCKED R
HONDA VFR1200F — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA VFR1200F across all model years (2010–2013).
6
Total Recalls
23
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths