Recall 15V821000: 2010, 2012–2013 Honda VFR1200F

Report received

Dec 7, 2015

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected

1,825vehicles

Model years

2010, 2012–2013

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

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2010 Honda VFR1200F12 complaints
• 2012 Honda VFR1200F2 complaints
• 2013 Honda VFR1200F0 complaints