Recall 07V-359
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2002 to 2005 Honda VFR800: Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-359
- Reported
- August 15, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 6,952 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain motorcycles, the front fairing sub-harness (section of the wiring harness) transfers the electrical grounding load of the headlights, front turn signals, instrument panel, and various relays to the main wiring harness via an 18-pin connector. Under certain conditions, the ground wire terminals inside the connector can overheat, resulting in melting of the connector and a loss of power to various circuits.
The risk
As a result, a loss of critical lighting or engine power could occur without warning, which could cause a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a re-designed sub-harness. If damage is found, the main wiring harness will also be replaced free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on september 26, 2007. Owners were re-notified on november 10, 2007, to take their motorcycles to dealers to have the parts installed. Owners may contact honda at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Honda VFR800 2002 to 2005