2013 HONDA VFR1200F MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #15V821000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : UNIVERSAL JOINT
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2013 HONDA VFR1200F |
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| Manufacturer |
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Manufactured between |
12/3/2012 - 12/12/2012 |
| Recalled on |
12/7/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Owners Notified on |
12/29/2015 |
| # Affected |
1,825 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
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View All HONDA VFR1200F Recalls |
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