Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #15V821000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V821000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting model year 2010, 2012 and 2013 vfr1200f and vfr1200fd motorcycles Includes 1,825 affected units, Universal Joint Failure in Driveshaft, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2010, 2012 and 2013 vfr1200f and vfr1200fd motorcycles

Defect Summary

Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2010, 2012 and 2013 vfr1200f and vfr1200fd motorcycles. Manufacturing or assembly errors may result in the affected motorcycles having driveshaft universal joint bearings that may prematurely wear which can cause the universal joint to separate or break.

Corrective Action

Honda will be notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2015, however parts may not be available until mid-2016. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is jw2.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V821000

Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Report Received Date: 2015-12-07T00:00:00

Subject: Universal joint failure in driveshaft

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 1,825

Details

MFR Campaign Number: JW2

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2010, 2012 and 2013 vfr1200f and vfr1200fd motorcycles. Manufacturing or assembly errors may result in the affected motorcycles having driveshaft universal joint bearings that may prematurely wear which can cause the universal joint to separate or break.

Consequence Summary: If the universal joint separates, the motorcycle would stall. if the universal joint breaks, it may interfere with the swing arm and lock the rear wheel. either condition could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Honda will be notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2015, however parts may not be available until mid-2016. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is jw2.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 64.7

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NHTSA ID: 15V821000

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