There have been 3 safety recalls for the Honda VFR800. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Honda VFR800.
As a result, a loss of critical lighting or engine power could occur without warning, which could cause a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Honda VFR800, 2003 Honda VFR800, 2004 Honda VFR800, 2005 Honda VFR800 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: On certain motorcycles, the front fairing sub-harness (section of the wiring harness) transfers the electrical grounding load of the headlights, front turn signals, instrument panel, and various relays to the main wiring harness via an 18-pin connector.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Acura MDX, 2006 Acura RL, 2006 Acura RSX, 2006 Acura TL, 2006 Acura TSX, 2006 Honda Accord, 2006 Honda Cb900f, 2006 Honda Cbr1000rr, 2006 Honda Cbr600rr, 2006 Honda Ch80 Elite, 2006 Honda CHF50, 2006 Honda Chf50 S Metropolitan, 2006 Honda Civic, 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2006 Honda Cn250 Helix, 2007 Honda Cn250 Helix, 2006 Honda CR-V, 2006 Honda Element, 2007 Honda FIT, 2006 Honda Gl1800 Goldwing, 2006 Honda Insight, 2006 Honda NSS250, 2006 Honda Nss250a, 2006 Honda Nss250as Reflex, 2006 Honda Nss250s, 2006 Honda Odyssey, 2006 Honda Pilot, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Honda Rvt1000r, 2006 Honda S2000, 2006 Honda ST1300, 2006 Honda St1300a, 2006 Honda St1300p, 2006 Honda VFR800, 2006 Honda Vfr800a, 2007 Honda Vt1100c, 2007 Honda Vt1100c2, 2007 Honda VT600, 2007 Honda Vt600c Shadow Vlx, 2007 Honda Vt750 Shadow Aero, 2007 Honda Vt750dc Shadow Spirit, 2006 Honda Vtx1800c, 2006 Honda Vtx1800f, 2006 Honda Vtx1800n, 2006 Honda Vtx1800r, 2006 Honda Vtx1800s |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Recall Summary: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the motorcycle continues to be used after a leak occurs, the rear brake would eventually become inoperative. A loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Honda Cbr1100xx, 2003 Honda Cbr1100xx, 2002 Honda GL1800, 2003 Honda GL1800, 2004 Honda GL1800, 2002 Honda Gl1800a, 2003 Honda Gl1800a, 2004 Honda Gl1800a, 2003 Honda ST1300, 2004 Honda ST1300, 2003 Honda St1300a, 2004 Honda St1300a, 2002 Honda VFR800, 2003 Honda VFR800, 2004 Honda VFR800, 2003 Honda Vfr800a, 2004 Honda Vfr800a |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Summary: Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some pcvs is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 15, 2007 | Electrical System:wiring | 6,952 |
| Jul. 26, 2006 | Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual | 1,190,000 |
| Jan. 24, 2005 | Service Brakes | 36,046 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2006 Honda VFR800 | 1 |
| 2005 Honda VFR800 | 1 |
| 2004 Honda VFR800 | 2 |
| 2003 Honda VFR800 | 2 |
| 2002 Honda VFR800 | 2 |