NHTSA recall 15V-821 (15V821000)
power train recall reported December 7, 2015 - about 1,825 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V821000
- Also written as
- 15V-821
- Manufacturer number
- JW2
- Reported
- December 7, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,825
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-821 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.