NHTSA Complaint #10748467 — 2012 HONDA VFR1200F
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10748467 |
| Vehicle | 2012 HONDA VFR1200F |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 23,220 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OR |
Consumer Description
WHILE I WAS RIDING THRU A RIGHT HAND CURVE AT 55 MPH I HEARD TREMENDOUS VIBRATION FROM THE BIKE. I PULLED IN THE CLUTCH AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP MOMENTARILY. I COASTED TO A STOP. I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO FIRST GEAR AND TRIED TO MOVE BUT NO FORWARD MOVEMENT WAS POSSIBLE. THE DRIVESHAFT HAD BROKEN AT 23, 000 MILES.