Vehicle recall 07V359000 · August 15, 2007
2002-2005 Honda VFR800
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- As a result, a loss of critical lighting or engine power could occur without warning, which could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V359000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 15, 2007
- Filed by
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Owner notification
- November 5, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,952
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda VFR800 (2002-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
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