NHTSA Recall 05V562000: Switch (exterior lighting)
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,786 vehicles. It affects 2006 Honda VT750C.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V562000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Q07 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | December 20, 2005 |
| Owner notification | December 15, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motorcycles, a damaged connector in the handlebar mounted headlight switch may cause the headlight to flicker and eventually fail.
Safety risk
If riding at night, the sudden loss of headlights could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new left and right handle switch assemblies with undamaged connectors free of charge. An interim letter to owners was mailed on december 13, 2005. The recall began on december 15, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.
Notes
Honda recall no.q07.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V562000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda VT750C | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.