The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V310000·Announced 2011-06-03

Honda Recalls 2010-2011 VT750 Motorcycles for Bank Angle Sensor Defect

Honda is recalling 2010-2011 VT750 motorcycles because a defective bank angle sensor may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural/electrical defect in a vehicle that can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'structural vehicle defect' criterion for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 VT750 motorcycles produced from June 25, 2009, to March 28, 2011. The recall involves 3,020 vehicles.

The bank angle sensor may be incorrectly manufactured, creating the possibility of an erroneous reading. This could cause the engine to stall while the motorcycle is being operated, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Honda will replace the affected bank angle sensors. The safety recall began on June 27, 2011. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Service at 1-866-784-1870 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA VT750
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
3,020

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VT750

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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