U.S. public vehicle records

Honda VT750 recalls by model year

Name: Honda VT750 recalls by model year
Creator: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

40 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

2,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2004 to 2025 model years. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 32 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

From yearThrough year

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2025

2009: 0; 2010: 2; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2025: 0

First model yearSecond model year

Year-by-year records

Honda VT750 model-year comparison
Model year	Complaints	Recalls	Change in recalls
2004	5	0	Not available
2005	3	0	0
2006	3	0	0
2007	11	2	+2
2008	8	1	-1
2009	5	0	-1
2010	0	2	+2
2011	2	2	0
2012	0	1	-1
2013	2	1	0
2014	0	2	+1
2015	0	2	0
2016	0	1	-1
2025	1	0	Not available

Recall history

5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

06V270000 · Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

Reported: 2006-07-26 (July 26, 2006) · Model years: 2007

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: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

08V141000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Reported: 2008-03-26 (March 26, 2008) · Model years: 2007, 2008

HONDA IS RECALLING 38,934 MY 2006-2007 VT600 AND MY 2007-2008 VT750 AND VTX1300 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM AND THE FUEL VALVE MAY DRIP FUEL.

Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, DRIPPING FUEL POSES THE RISK OF FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

11V310000 · Electrical System

Reported: 2011-06-03 (June 3, 2011) · Model years: 2010, 2011

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

15V874000 · Electrical System:Wiring

Reported: 2015-12-23 (December 23, 2015) · Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

15V439000 · Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Relay

Reported: 2015-07-08 (July 8, 2015) · Model years: 2014, 2015

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.

Consequence: A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

40 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

80.0%Usable mileage32 / 40 records

100.0%Valid incident date40 / 40 records

100.0%Valid filing date40 / 40 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates40 / 40 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2025
Fuel System, Gasoline	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train:Manual Transmission	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Suspension	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11760321 The handlebars and front suspension develop a wobble at approximately 40 mph on up through 50 mph. Above 50 I believe the vibrations are happening so fast it feels a little smoother. However, with the throttle closed and deacceleration down through 50 through 30 mph the handlebars developed a significant death wobble. If you lighten or relax your grip on the handlebars, it is visibly shaking back to forth and is quite alarming. The Honda motor motorcycle dealer is unable to diagnose. Look up ODI 11760321 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Tires	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10825427 · 6,800 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA SHADOW AERO (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN A WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V874000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS … Look up ODI 10825427 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System:Ignition	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Fuel System, Gasoline	580–7,750 mi	5,000 mi	10	ODI 10274094 · 8,000 mi LEAKING FUEL PETCOCK ON 2004 HONDA SHADOW AERO. PETCOCK LEAKS FUEL ONTO ENGINE AND BIKE PERIODICALLY DIES. TR Look up ODI 10274094 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10275787 · 17,000 mi THE FUEL VALVE (PETCOCK) ON MY 2004 HONDA SHADOW AERO MOTORCYCLE STARTED LEAKING FUEL AND EVENTUALLY FAILED. UPON DIS-ASSEMBLY OF THE VALVE, I DISCOVERED THE RUBBER DIAPHRAGM HAD FAILED, CAUSING THE FUEL TO LEAK OUT THE BOTTOM AND FURTHER PREVENTING FUEL FROM REACHING THE CARBURETOR. I REPLACE THE WHOLE VALVE WITH ONE OFF OF A SALVAGED 2006 MODEL. I STILL HAVE THE OLD VALVE. TR Look up ODI 10275787 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10348491 · 8,099 mi 2004 HONDA VT750 SHADOW AERO. FUEL SUDDENLY LEAKING FROM PETCOCK VALVE BELOW FUEL TANK. NOTICED STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE FUMES AND NOTICED FUEL POURING FROM PETCOCK VALVE ONTO ENGINE AND GROUND. FUEL LEAKS ONTO ENGINE CYLINDERS AND COULD CAUSE FIRE AND ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURIES AND/OR DEATH. *TR Look up ODI 10348491 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	1,850–8,617 mi	7,500 mi	7	ODI 10865736 · 16,000 mi FUEL TANK SHUTOFF VALVE LEAKS FUEL ON HOT CYLINDER AND ENGINE CASE OUT WEEP HOLE CAUSING A FIRE HAZZARD PRESENTS UNSAFE CONDITION WITH ENG RUNNING OR WHEN PARKED WITH COLD ENGINE AS FUEL LEAKS ON THE GROUND CAUSING A FIRE HAZZARD. Look up ODI 10865736 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10609346 · 2,000 mi THE FUEL PETCOCK (FUEL CONTROL VALVE) DIAPHRAGM IS LEAKING ON A HOT ENGINE. HONDA HAS A RECALL FOR THIS PART IN THE 2007 AND 2008 BUT NOT FOR THE 2005 MODEL YEAR. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE AS FUEL IS LEAKING ON A HOT ENGINE! I HAVE CALLED HONDA AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I SPOKE WITH TWO SEPARATE GENTLEMEN AT [phone removed] WITHOUT LUCK. *TR Look up ODI 10609346 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10849989 · 8,234 mi I NOTICED 3 WEEKS AGO THAT THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE AROUND MY BIKE. SO I LOOKED AROUND THE ENGINE AND DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING. I THOUGHT I WAS IMAGING THINGS, BEING OVERLY PRECAUTIOUS. SINCE THEN THE SMELL HAS DEVELOPED INTO A WET SPOT UNDERNEATH MY BIKE, A SMALL PUDDLE. THE FUEL VALVE ON MY GAS TANK IS DRIPPING GAS. THE CHROME ON MY CLUTCH COVER IS NOW WAVY BECAUSE OF THE LEAK. I NORMALLY START MY BIKE IN THE GARAGE TO WARM IT UP BUT AM AFRAID IT WILL START A FIRE. AFTER CONDUCTING SOME RESEARCH I CAME UPON SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT TH… Look up ODI 10849989 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train:Manual Transmission	Too few reports for a range	700 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10147710 · 700 mi DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING AND DOWN SHIFTING FROM THIRD TO SECOND GEAR THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE STALLING RESULTED IN A REAR WHEEL SKID. THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM OCCURRED A SECOND TIME WHILE CHANGING LANES. IN BOTH INCIDENTS THE ENGINE RESTATED AFTER SHIFTING INTO FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. NM Look up ODI 10147710 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10286329 · 4 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA AEOR VT750 MOTORCYCLE. WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 50 MPH OR IN 5TH GEAR THE MOTORCYCLE VIBRATES BADLY, AS IF THE SUSPENSION WAS FAILING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 700. UPDATED 11/03/09 BF THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT MOTORCYCLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. UPDATED 11/04/09 THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION NOW MAKES UNUSUAL NOISES … Look up ODI 10286329 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10399337 · 6,900 mi 2009 HONDA SHADOW MOTORCYCLE, DRIVE SHAFT POORLY INSTALLED CAUSING SEALS TO LEAK AT BOTH ENDS, REPAIR ENDED UP BEING WELL OVER 3 WEEKS. TR Look up ODI 10399337 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension	Too few reports for a range	5 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10285237 · 5 mi I PURCHASED A HONDA VT 750C MOTORCYCLE FROM HONDA IN SALISBURY, MARYLAND ON AUGUST 1, 2009. I HAVE RIDDEN THE BIKE ABOUT 400 MILES AND AT SPEEDS ABOVE FIFTY MILES PER HOURS THE CYCLE VIBRATES BADLY. AT SPEEDS OVER 55 THE CYCLE BOUNCES SEVERELY ENOUGH TO BOUNCE THE RIDER'S EYEBALLS TO THE POINT THAT VISION IS SEVERELY IMPAIRED. I RETURNED THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND CONTACTED HONDA INC. THEY SEEM LESS THAN CONCERNED TO SAY THE LEAST. IT IS THE DEALERSHIPS POSITION THAT ALL OF THE VT 750'S RIDE IN A LIKE MANNER. IF THAT IS THE … Look up ODI 10285237 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10286329 · 4 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA AEOR VT750 MOTORCYCLE. WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 50 MPH OR IN 5TH GEAR THE MOTORCYCLE VIBRATES BADLY, AS IF THE SUSPENSION WAS FAILING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 700. UPDATED 11/03/09 *BF THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT MOTORCYCLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. UPDATED 11/04/09 THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION NOW MAKES UNUSUAL NOISES … Look up ODI 10286329 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery	Too few reports for a range	1,180 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10319989 · 1,180 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA VT750 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON HIS GARAGE FLOOR WHICH HAD LEAKED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VALVE IN THE DIAPHRAGM WAS LEAKING AND REPLACED IT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT NHTSA RECALL #08V141000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DELIVERY DID NOT APPLY TO HIS VIN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 1180 UPDATED 4/28/10 CN UPDATED 05/20/10 Look up ODI 10319989 at NHTSA ↗
Tires	Too few reports for a range	1,803 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10354998 · 1,803 mi REAR TIRE BLOWOUT ON 2009 HONDA VT750C SHADOW AERO MOTORCYCLE WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH... INSPECTION REVEALED DEFECTIVE TIRE VALVE STEM RUPTURED UNDER WHEEL RIM. MOTORCYCLE IS 6 MONTHS OLD WITH 1803 MILES ON ODOMETER. AIR PRESSURE WAS CHECKED BEFORE EACH RIDE AND THERE WAS NEVER ANY INDICATION OF A PROBLEM. I SAVED DEFECTIVE VALVE STEM BEFORE HAVING IT REPLACED. *TR Look up ODI 10354998 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	6,800 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10825427 · 6,800 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA SHADOW AERO (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN A WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V874000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS … Look up ODI 10825427 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System:Ignition	Too few reports for a range	750 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10276881 · 750 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA VT750 MOTORCYCLE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION WOULD FAIL TO REMAIN STARTED. WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE FAILURES OCCURRED EVERY TIME SHE USED THE VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT DID NOT WANT TO USE THE PROCESS OF ELIMINATION TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 799 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 750. Look up ODI 10276881 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	1	None	ODI 11760321 The handlebars and front suspension develop a wobble at approximately 40 mph on up through 50 mph. Above 50 I believe the vibrations are happening so fast it feels a little smoother. However, with the throttle closed and deacceleration down through 50 through 30 mph the handlebars developed a significant death wobble. If you lighten or relax your grip on the handlebars, it is visibly shaking back to forth and is quite alarming. The Honda motor motorcycle dealer is unable to diagnose. Look up ODI 11760321 at NHTSA ↗
2026-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2015: 0 complaints · 2016: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2015	0	0	0
2016	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2015	0	0	0
2016	0	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Fuel System, Gasoline	Fuel/Propulsion System	Power Train:Manual Transmission	Suspension	Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery	Tires	Electrical System	Electrical System:Ignition
Fuel System, Gasoline	—	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	0	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Power Train:Manual Transmission	0	0	—	1 ODI 10286329 · 4 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA AEOR VT750 MOTORCYCLE. WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 50 MPH OR IN 5TH GEAR THE MOTORCYCLE VIBRATES BADLY, AS IF THE SUSPENSION WAS FAILING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 700. UPDATED 11/03/09 *BF THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT MOTORCYCLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. UPDATED 11/04/09 THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION NOW MAKES UNUSUAL NOISES … Look up ODI 10286329 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0
Suspension	0	0	1 ODI 10286329 · 4 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA AEOR VT750 MOTORCYCLE. WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 50 MPH OR IN 5TH GEAR THE MOTORCYCLE VIBRATES BADLY, AS IF THE SUSPENSION WAS FAILING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 700. UPDATED 11/03/09 *BF THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT MOTORCYCLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. UPDATED 11/04/09 THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION NOW MAKES UNUSUAL NOISES … Look up ODI 10286329 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	0
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Tires	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Electrical System	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Electrical System:Ignition	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

3 patterns with matching reports.

Fuel smell or leak mentions

7 mentions · 17.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 4,900 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 10348491 · 8,099 mi

2004 HONDA VT750 SHADOW AERO. FUEL SUDDENLY LEAKING FROM PETCOCK VALVE BELOW FUEL TANK. NOTICED STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE FUMES AND NOTICED FUEL POURING FROM PETCOCK VALVE ONTO ENGINE AND GROUND. FUEL LEAKS ONTO ENGINE CYLINDERS AND COULD CAUSE FIRE AND ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURIES AND/OR DEATH. *TR

Look up ODI 10348491 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10865736 · 16,000 mi

FUEL TANK SHUTOFF VALVE LEAKS FUEL ON HOT CYLINDER AND ENGINE CASE OUT WEEP HOLE CAUSING A FIRE HAZZARD PRESENTS UNSAFE CONDITION WITH ENG RUNNING OR WHEN PARKED WITH COLD ENGINE AS FUEL LEAKS ON THE GROUND CAUSING A FIRE HAZZARD.

Look up ODI 10865736 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10285541 · 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA VT750. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK LEAKED EACH TIME FUEL WAS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, INCREASED THE RISK OF A FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND HE WAS REFERRED TO A DEALER. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 1,000.

Look up ODI 10285541 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Stalling or loss of power

4 mentions · 10.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 3,775 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10147710 · 700 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING AND DOWN SHIFTING FROM THIRD TO SECOND GEAR THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE STALLING RESULTED IN A REAR WHEEL SKID. THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM OCCURRED A SECOND TIME WHILE CHANGING LANES. IN BOTH INCIDENTS THE ENGINE RESTATED AFTER SHIFTING INTO FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. *NM

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ODI 10695420 · 7,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA VT750 SHADOW AERO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MOTORCYCLE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE MOTORCYCLE SPUTTERED ALL THE WAY TO THE RESIDENCE. ONCE PARKED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL CONTROL VALVE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PETCOCK VALVE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT …

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ODI 10276881 · 750 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA VT750 MOTORCYCLE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION WOULD FAIL TO REMAIN STARTED. WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE FAILURES OCCURRED EVERY TIME SHE USED THE VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT DID NOT WANT TO USE THE PROCESS OF ELIMINATION TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 799 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 750.

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 2.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 750 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10276881 · 750 mi

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