Recall 07V359000: 2002–2005 Honda VFR800

Report received

Aug 15, 2007

Manufacturer

Honda (american honda motor co.)

Potentially affected

6,952vehicles

Model years

2002–2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain motorcycles, the front fairing sub-harness (section of the wiring harness) transfers the electrical grounding load of the headlights, front turn signals, instrument panel, and various relays to the main wiring harness via an 18-pin connector. Under certain conditions, the ground wire terminals inside the connector can overheat, resulting in melting of the connector and a loss of power to various circuits.

Possible consequence

As a result, a loss of critical lighting or engine power could occur without warning, which could cause a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a re-designed sub-harness. If damage is found, the main wiring harness will also be replaced free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on september 26, 2007. Owners were re-notified on november 10, 2007, to take their motorcycles to dealers to have the parts installed. Owners may contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Honda VFR8006 complaints
• 2003 Honda VFR8008 complaints
• 2004 Honda VFR8003 complaints
• 2005 Honda VFR8003 complaints