Electrical system: wiringRecall 15V-874 · 2010–2016 Honda Shadow Phantom
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 15V-874 covers 22,142 2010–2016 Honda Shadow Phantom for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 53% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V874000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VT750CA, VT750C2 and VT750C2F, 2011-2016 VT750C, 2013-2016 VT750CS, 2010-2016 VT750C2B and 2013-2014 VT750C2S motorcycles. Engine vibration may cause the bank angle sensor wire to rub on the wire harness joint connector, resulting in a loss of the sensor signal.
The risk
Without the bank angle sensor signal, the engine may stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the joint connector and replace the bank angle sensor, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2016. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JW7.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
53%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 138 vehicles were listed as unreachable.