2013 HONDA VT750 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 HONDA VT750
The 2013 HONDA VT750 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 HONDA VT750
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 HONDA VT750, potentially affecting up to 22,142 vehicles.
Recall 15V874000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 22,142 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 HONDA VT750
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 HONDA VT750. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PURCHASED THIS MOTORCYCLE USED IN AUGUST OF 2014 AND SENT A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP LETTER TO MOTORCYCLE DIVISION, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO, TORRANCE CA AND SENT THEM ANOTHER CHANGE OF OWNER UPDATE IN MARCH 2016. I HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY HONDA CONCERNING THE FEBRUARY 2016 RECALL NHTSA 15V874000. HAD I NOT READ OF THE RECALL IN A MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE, I WOULD NOT KNOW ABOUT IT. WHY HASN'T HONDA CONTACTED ME TO ADVISE OF THIS RECALL? WHAT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THESE RECALLS?
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA SHADOW AERO (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN A WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V874000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,800. UPDATED 05/03/16*LJ UPDATED 05/24/18*JB
Safety Rating for the 2013 HONDA VT750
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 HONDA VT750 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 HONDA VT750
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2013 HONDA VT750. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2010-2016 VT750 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
"SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA HAS DETERMINED THAT CONTINUOUS ENGINE VIBRATION MAY CAUSE THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR WIRES TO BREAK, RESULTING AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR. IF AN OPEN IN THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DEVELOPS, THE ENGINE MAY STALL. AN UPDATED BANK ANGLE SENSOR KIT IS...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 HONDA VT750
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA VT750
- 2008 HONDA VT750 — 8 complaints
- 2009 HONDA VT750 — 6 complaints
- 2010 HONDA VT750 — 0 complaints
- 2011 HONDA VT750 — 3 complaints
- 2012 HONDA VT750 — 0 complaints
- 2013 HONDA VT750 (current)
- 2014 HONDA VT750 — 0 complaints
- 2015 HONDA VT750 — 0 complaints
- 2016 HONDA VT750 — 0 complaints
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