Recall 15V874000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Report Date
20151223
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2010 HONDA VT750
2011 HONDA VT750
2012 HONDA VT750
2013 HONDA VT750
2014 HONDA VT750
2015 HONDA VT750
2016 HONDA VT750

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.