NHTSA Campaign 15V821000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Dec 7, 2015 · 1,825 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA VFR1200F 2010 1,825
HONDA VFR1200F 2012 1,825
HONDA VFR1200F 2013 1,825

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V821000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.