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NHTSA Recall 15V874000: Electrical system: wiring

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22,142 vehicles. It affects 2010–2016 Honda VT750.

22,142
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2016
owners notified (January 25)
NHTSA campaign15V874000
Manufacturer campaignJW7
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedDecember 23, 2015
Owner notificationJanuary 25, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Without the bank angle sensor signal, the engine may stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V874000

Make and modelModel years
Honda VT7502010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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.