Recall 15V874 affects 22,142 2010-2016 Honda VT750 motorcycles for bank angle sensor wiring damage. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 22,142 2010-2016 VT750 motorcycles because engine vibration can make the bank angle sensor wire rub against a wire harness joint connector and lose the sensor signal. A lost signal can stall the engine while riding and raise crash risk; Honda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The bank angle sensor on a 2010-2016 Honda VT750 motorcycle watches the motorcycle's lean angle and sends an electrical signal to the engine controls. Its job is to help the system know when the motorcycle has tipped far enough that engine operation should stop, while keeping normal riding signals intact.
On affected VT750 motorcycles, normal engine vibration can move the sensor wiring against the wire harness joint connector. That rubbing wears the wire path until the bank angle sensor circuit opens, which means the engine controls lose the sensor signal. When that signal is lost, the engine can misfire or stall while the motorcycle is being ridden.
There is no warning sign before failure. Honda's reports describe engine misfire and engine stall after the sensor circuit failed, so treat those symptoms as a failure event rather than advance notice.
Who's affected?
Spans seven model years, all involving the same wiring component.
| 2014 Honda VT750 | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2011 Honda VT750 | wiring |
| 2013 Honda VT750 | wiring |
| 2010 Honda VT750 | wiring |
| 2015 Honda VT750 | wiring |
| 2016 Honda VT750 | wiring |
| 2012 Honda VT750 | wiring |
| Units affected | 22,142 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 10 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the bank angle sensor signal is lost, the engine can stall while you are riding, increasing crash risk. Schedule the repair soon. If the motorcycle stalls or loses power, pull over safely and call the dealer before riding again. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2016 Honda VT750 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda motorcycle dealer to schedule the free wiring repair: the dealer relocates the joint connector and replaces the bank angle sensor to prevent sensor-signal loss and engine stalling.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V874 when you call.
- Ride cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop riding if the engine stalls.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician relocates the wire harness joint connector and replaces the bank angle sensor so the sensor wire no longer rubs against the connector. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Honda has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related repair before the recall work. Keep your repair paperwork and ask Honda Motorcycle customer service or the dealer how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 21, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| December 23, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
| January 25, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 19, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V874?
Recall 15V874 covers 22,142 2010-2016 Honda VT750 motorcycles with a bank angle sensor wiring issue. Engine vibration can make the sensor wire rub against the wire harness joint connector, causing loss of the sensor signal. Honda dealers will relocate the connector and replace the bank angle sensor for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2016 Honda VT750 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 15V874. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the connector relocation and bank angle sensor replacement. Reference recall number 15V874 or Honda recall JW7 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Honda will relocate the joint connector and replace the bank angle sensor free of charge at a franchised Honda dealer, regardless of where you bought the motorcycle.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an engine stall while riding. Recall 15V874 involves loss of the bank angle sensor signal, which can shut the engine off and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free Honda dealer repair.
What if I bought my Honda VT750 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the motorcycle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your VT750 is included, then call a franchised Honda dealer with recall number 15V874 or Honda recall JW7.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V874000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-866-784-1870 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V874 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V874000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →