1998 HONDA V SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 HONDA V SERIES
The 1998 HONDA V SERIES has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc (1 complaint), Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (1 complaint), and Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 HONDA V SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 HONDA V SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 HONDA V SERIES
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 HONDA V SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH WHEN A VEHICLE PULLED OUT AND CRASHED INTO CONSUMER'S MOTORCYCLE. THE NECK OF THE MOTORCYCLE BROKE OFF. *AK
FRONT ROTORS KEEP GOING OUT EVERY 3500 MILES. BAD VIBRATION HARD TO CONTROL IN SOME AREAS OF ROAD. FACTORY KEEPS PUTTING THE SAME PART BACK ON MOTORCYCLE (ROTORS) WHICH LASTS ANOTHER 3500 MILES. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE ALOT OF ROTORS IN STOCK AND ARE GOING TO KEEP REPLACING THEM, INSTEAD OF FIXING THE PROBLEM --WHATEVER IT IS. I AM NOW ABOUT TO CALL THE DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM AGAIN 05/25/99. IT USUALLY TAKES ABOUT A MONTH OF RED TAP AND APPROVAL TO GET THIS DONE IN WHICH TIME THE BRAKES GET WORSE. ALTHOUGH I AM A VERY EXPERIENCED RIDER THIS IS GOING TO GET ME SOONER OR LATER. PLEASE HELP. *AK
BOTH REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE MOUNTED ON STALKS THAT ARE TOO SHORT. THE VIEW TO THE REAR IS OBSECURED BY THE RIDERS ARMS AND ELBOWS. TO SEE CLEARLY BEHIND YOU, YOU MUST ROTATE YOUR BODY FAR TO ONE SIDE OR REMOVE YOUR HAND FROM THE HANDLE BARS.
Safety Rating for the 1998 HONDA V SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 HONDA V SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 HONDA V SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 HONDA V SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA V SERIES
- 1994 HONDA V SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1995 HONDA V SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1998 HONDA V SERIES (current)
- 2001 HONDA V SERIES — 2 complaints
- 2002 HONDA V SERIES — 3 complaints
- 2003 HONDA V SERIES — 3 complaints
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