Defect Description For Recall
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. Under Certain Conditions, The Ground Wire Terminals Inside The Connector Can Overheat, Resulting In Melting Of The Connector And A Loss Of Power To Various Circuits.
Make Of Vehicle
HONDA
Model Of Vehicle
VFR800
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
07V359000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
As A Result, A Loss Of Critical Lighting Or Engine Power Could Occur Without Warning, Which Could Cause A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Re-Designed Sub-Harness. If Damage Is Found, The Main Wiring Harness Will Also Be Replaced Free Of Charge. An Interim Letter Was Mailed To Owners On September 26, 2007. Owners Were Re-Notified On November 10, 2007, To Take Their Motorcycles To Dealers To Have The Parts Installed. Owners May Contact Honda At 1-866-784-1870.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20020709
End Of Manufacture
20020919
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6952
Date Owners Notified
20071105
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20070815