2008 HONDA VTX1300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 HONDA VTX1300
The 2008 HONDA VTX1300 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 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY. 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 Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 HONDA VTX1300
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 HONDA VTX1300, potentially affecting up to 38,934 vehicles.
Recall 08V141000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 38,934 vehicles affected
Defect: HONDA IS RECALLING 38,934 MY 2006-2007 VT600 AND MY 2007-2008 VT750 AND VTX1300 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM AND THE FUEL VALVE MAY DRIP FUEL.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, DRIPPING FUEL POSES THE RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 HONDA VTX1300
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HONDA VTX1300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FRONT WHEEL WOBBLES WHEN COASTING AND I LET GO OF THE HANDLE BARS. WOBBLE IS VIOLENT BUT STOOPS WHEN I GRAB THE HANDLE BARS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA VTX1300C MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL CONTROL VALVE. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08V1410000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 750.
Safety Rating for the 2008 HONDA VTX1300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HONDA VTX1300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HONDA VTX1300
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 HONDA VTX1300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
080108 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
HONDA MOTORCYCLE: FUEL VALVE DIAPHRAGM LEAK. PRECISELY FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN BULLETINS TO PREVENT MISALIGNMENT AND LEAKAGE AFTER THE REPAIR. MODELS VT750C/C2 AND VT1300C/S/R/T. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 HONDA VTX1300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA VTX1300
- 2003 HONDA VTX1300 — 42 complaints
- 2004 HONDA VTX1300 — 89 complaints
- 2005 HONDA VTX1300 — 54 complaints
- 2006 HONDA VTX1300 — 43 complaints
- 2007 HONDA VTX1300 — 47 complaints
- 2008 HONDA VTX1300 (current)
- 2009 HONDA VTX1300 — 1 complaint
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