HONDA VT750 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V874000

Make Model Year
HONDA VT750 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-01-25 2015-12-23 2015-12-23

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

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: JW7

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22142

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.