HONDA VT750 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V439000

Make Model Year
HONDA VT750 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-08-31 2015-07-08 2015-07-08

Production Dates: 2013-10-24 - 2014-05-08

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: JS9, JT0

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 47168

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Honda "American Honda Motor Co." is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.

Consequence

A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.

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.