1998 HONDA VTR1000F — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 HONDA VTR1000F
The 1998 HONDA VTR1000F has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 HONDA VTR1000F
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 HONDA VTR1000F. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 HONDA VTR1000F
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 HONDA VTR1000F. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CAM CHAIN TENSIONER SKIPPED AT AROUND 35000 MILES ON MY 1998 HONDA SUPERHAWK. THERE IS MUCH DISCUSSION ON THIS TOPIC AT SUPERHAWKFORUM.COM. MY ENGINE WAS DESTROYED. *JB
SECOND FAILURE OF CAMCHAIN TENSIONER WITH ENGINE BREAKDOWN OCCURRED AT 25720 MILES. THIS WAS ALSO REPORTED TO HONDA WITH HONDA AGAIN DENYING THAT A CAMCHAIN PROBLEM EXISTS. DT
THIS CAM CHAIN TENSIONER PROBLEM IS POPULAR AMONG VTR1000F OWNERS, PARTICULARLY 1999 MODELS AND EARLIER. FAILURE OF THE TENSIONER COULD CAUSE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF ENGINE AT SPEED, CAUSING LOCKUP OF REAR WHEEL AND PROBABLE ACCIDENT WITH INJURY. DT
THIS PROBLEM IS FAIRLY COMMON WITH THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. THE CHAIN DRIVING THE CAMS GOES LAX AND THE ENGINE DIES. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING AND POSES A DANGER TO THE OPERATOR. I WAS FORTUNATE IN THAT MINE FAILED WHILE THE ENGINE WAS WARMING UP.
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 HONDA VTR1000F
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 HONDA VTR1000F in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 HONDA VTR1000F
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 HONDA VTR1000F
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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