The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V821000·Announced 2015-12-07

Honda Recalls VFR1200F Motorcycles for Driveshaft Universal Joint Wear

Honda is recalling 2010, 2012, and 2013 VFR1200F motorcycles because driveshaft universal joint bearings may wear prematurely, potentially causing the joint to separate or break.

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 vehicle defect (driveshaft universal joint) that can cause the rear wheel to lock or the vehicle to stall, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2010, 2012, and 2013 VFR1200F and VFR1200FD motorcycles. The recall involves 1,825 vehicles in the United States. The issue stems from manufacturing or assembly errors that may result in driveshaft universal joint bearings wearing prematurely. This wear can cause the universal joint to separate or break.

If the universal joint separates, the motorcycle will 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. No specific injuries or fatalities were reported in the source text.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2015, but 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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA VFR1200F
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,825

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)

  • VFR1200F

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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