Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda shadow phantom vt750c2b motorcycle. The contact stated that fuel and oil was leaking from the vehicle. The failure would only occur when the vehicle was left parked under the sun. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2 and the current mileage was 900.
The worst 2012 Honda Shadow Phantom problems
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Recalls 1
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
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Is the 2012 Honda Shadow Phantom reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Honda Shadow Phantom, close to a typical Shadow Phantom model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Honda Shadow Phantom?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Honda Shadow Phantom have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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