Honda Vt750 Shadow Aero
Model Vt750 Shadow Aero made by Honda got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and equipment. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2007
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V270000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 03/01/2006 to 03/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1190000 | 08/02/2006 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 07/26/2006 | 07/26/2006 | 573 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the reporting safety defects section of the owner's manual. the recall began on august 2, 2006. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| SB-12-002 | 01/12/2012 | 10043248 | Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-12-002 | 01/12/2012 | 10043248 | Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 08-040 | 05/31/2008 | 10025523 | Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe | 08/15/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 6000 | ||
| Fuel valve is leaking fuel onto engine block. motorcycle left out of recall for same problem in other models. no damage, wreck, etc to have caused leak. the valve itself is leaking as explained in honda's recall: http://powersports.honda.com/news/090111c080a99cef/2008/04/01/important-safety-and-emissions-recall-notice-2007-2008-model-year-vt750-motorcycles.aspx important safety and emissions recall notice - 2007-2008 model year vt750 motorcycles april 1, 2008 important safety and emissions recall notice dear honda owner: this notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act and the california air resources board. what is the reason for this notice? honda motor co., ltd. has decided that a defect that is related to both motor vehicle safety and emissions regulations exists in certain 2007-2008 model year vt750 motorcycles. the affected units have an improperly manufactured fuel valve diaphragm and the fuel valve may drip fuel. safety consequence in the presence of an ignition source, dripping fuel poses a risk of fire. emission consequence fuel evaporating into the atmosphere will result in the motorcycle no longer meeting regulations. your motorcycle may fail a state or local emissions inspection if you do not have this recall repair done. what should you do? please call your authorized honda motorcycle dealer and make an appointment to have the fuel valve diaphragm on your motorcycle replaced free of charge. although the repair will take less than one hour, please plan to leave your motorcycle for at least one day to allow the dealer flexibility in scheduling. for whatever reason the vin on my vt750ca honda shadow aero does not have a recall for this issue according to the local dealer. | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 540 | 1 | |
| Petcock is leaking gasoline on the gas tank. dealer and manufactuer says not in recall. say must be repaired with new diaphram. *tr | |||