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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 07V359📅 Aug 16, 2007

2002–2005 Honda VFR800 recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

As a result, a loss of critical lighting or engine power could occur without warning, which could cause a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
07V359000
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
6,952
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Owner phone
1-866-784-1870
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 5, 2007
Built
Jul 9, 2002 – Sep 19, 2002
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 07V359 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 07V359?

2002–2005 Honda VFR800. 6,952 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Honda dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-784-1870.