Honda Vfr800a 2003
Model Vfr800a made in 2003 by Honda got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, equipment and service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V010000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 07/16/2002 to 11/25/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 36046 | 01/31/2005 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 01/24/2005 | 01/25/2005 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. if leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the pcv free of charge. the recall began on january 31, 2005. owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda recall no.p65.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SB-06-085 | 05/09/2008 | 10032953 | Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models | 06/16/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 08-040 | 05/31/2008 | 10025523 | Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe | 08/15/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||||
| 10959 | 02/01/2005 | 10015344 | Linked braking system (lbs) proportional control valve (pcv) leakage safety recall. *tt | 07/14/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/02/2011 | 7155 | ||
| While riding my 2003 vfr800 today the bike shut down. and restarted during the ride. the dash went blank and still is blank. (no reading, no power). i wonder how many people were hurt or killed by this shut down while moving? | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/19/2006 | 6000 | 2 | 05/19/2003 |
| On the way to work this morning, the motorcycle died. multiple attempts to restart failed. upon inspection, determined there was fuel, good battery, good starter. fuel injection indicator light was flickering. upon inspection of the under seat compartment, located a melted wire at the 30 amp accessory fuse relay. about a year ago, the bike cut out a few times. at that time, troubleshoot to the same wire, however, application of dielectric grease and isolation from chaffing alleviated the problem. upon inspection this morning, the shielding had completely melted off the wire, exposing the bare elements. the 30 amp fuse block got so hot as to deform not only the block itself, but to also deform the fuse (which did not blow and still carries a current). had this failure occurred while on the road it would most certainly caused an accident. roads in the uk do not have shoulders. i am confident that myself or others would have been seriously injured if this had happened anywhere but in my small village. after reading many posts at http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18560 it appears this is a systematic problem. please see the pictures in this forum for a rough idea of the problem. i have contacted the local dealership here in the uk, as well as honda motors uk and will undoubtedly get no rectification of this problem from them. i am a member of the us air force stationed in the united kingdom, exacerbating the issue of getting the fault repaired. *nm | |||
| 04/05/2005 | 1 | 03/01/2003 | |
| The wiring for the oxygen sensors were crossed on the 2003 honda vfr800/a.*mr since the motorcycle was new it would stall occasionally. it would also accelerate up and down between 4000 and 5000 rpm's. the wiring harness for the oxygen sensor was crossed the manufacturer was notified. the manufacturer claimed that this problem was isolated to the european vfr's but the consumer had a us bike. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN | CAMBRIDGE | LARSONS HONDA | ||
| NM | ALBUQUERQUE | 87112 | R&S HONDA | 800-333-9731 |