Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda shadow phantom vt750 motorcycle. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the motorcycle began to violently shake. The motorcycle was taken to the manufacturer for diagnostic testing but was not repaired. The failure continued and the motorcycle was diagnosed three times which located the failure as a flat tire, bent rims and loose screws in the steering head bearings. The motorcycle was not repaired. The dealer allowed the contact to ride another motorcycle of the same year, make and model and the contact experienced the same failure in the second motorcycle. The failure mileage was 240 and the current mileage was 1,500. Updated 08/31/11
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Recalls 2
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 recall is JW7.
Recall number 15V874000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 vt750 motorcycles produced from june 25, 2009, to march 28, 2011. The bank angle sensor may be incorrectly manufactured creating the possibility of an erroneous reading which could cause the engine to stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall, while the motorcycle is being operated, may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will replace the affected bank angle sensors. The safety recall began on june 27, 2011. Owners may contact honda motorcycle customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870.
Recall number 11V310000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Honda Shadow Phantom 5
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- "Service bulletin - honda has determined that continuous engine vibration may cause the bank angle sensor...
- "Dealer message - the service bulletin in support of the safety recall of 2010-2016 VT750 series...
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- Dealer message
- Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing...
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Steering, with 1 complaint.
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2 recalls, covering electrical system.
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