CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Engine vibration can cause the bank angle sensor wire to rub against the wiring harness joint connector. This can break the sensor signal, and the engine may stall while the motorcycle is being ridden, which raises the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will relocate the joint connector and replace the bank angle sensor at no charge. The recall began January 25, 2016. Owners can contact Honda Motorcycle customer service at 1-866-784-1870 and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda VT750 | 2010201120122013201420152016 |
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