Honda VFR1200F (2010-2013): Power train
Recall 15V821000 · Dec 7, 2015 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
1,825
vehicles affected
1,825
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V821000
- Date
- Dec 7, 2015
- Maker
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Units affected
- 1,825
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Universal joint
- Model years
- 2010-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V821000?
1 model: Honda VFR1200F (2010, 2012-2013), about 1,825 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V821000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.