NHTSA Campaign 15V874000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Dec 23, 2015 · 22,142 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA VT750 2010 22,142
HONDA VT750 2011 22,142
HONDA VT750 2012 22,142
HONDA VT750 2013 22,142
HONDA VT750 2014 22,142
HONDA VT750 2015 22,142
HONDA VT750 2016 22,142

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V874000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.