Recall 17V805 affects 20 2010, 2016, 2017 Honda VT1300CX motorcycles for missing fuel-tank welds. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 20 2010, 2016, 2017 VT1300CX Fury motorcycles because the fuel tank is recalled for missing welds around the mounting bracket. When those welds are absent, the bracket can separate from the tank and fuel can leak, which increases fire risk near an ignition source; Honda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The fuel tank on the 2010, 2016, 2017 Honda VT1300CX stores gasoline and feeds the engine through the fuel system. It is mounted to the motorcycle with a stay bracket, a metal support that helps hold the tank steady while the motorcycle vibrates and moves over the road. The bracket depends on completed welds around its mounting point to keep the tank secure.
For NHTSA campaign 17V805, the problem is in the welding around that stay bracket. Some tanks left production without the final welds, leaving only tack welds that were used to position the bracket during assembly. Road and engine vibration can separate those tack welds. Once the bracket separates, fuel can leak from the tank area.
There is no warning sign before failure. After the bracket starts to separate, an owner can notice fuel odor or visible fuel near the tank, and the motorcycle needs dealer inspection before further riding.
Who's affected?
Covers 2010, 2016, and 2017 VT1300CX motorcycles, all tied to the same fuel tank assembly.
| 2016 Honda VT1300CX | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2010 Honda VT1300CX | fuel system |
| 2017 Honda VT1300CX | fuel system |
| Units affected | 20 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the tank welds are missing, the mounting bracket can separate from the tank and allow fuel to leak. Fuel near an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. If your VIN is included, schedule the fuel tank inspection and replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010, 2016, or 2017 Honda VT1300CX is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free fuel-tank weld inspection and tank replacement if welds are missing.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V805 when you call.
- Avoid ignition sources near the motorcycle if fuel is leaking, and ask the Honda dealer how to move it safely.
- Call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with questions about the fuel-tank recall.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician inspects the fuel tank welds around the mounting bracket and replaces the fuel tank if the welds are missing. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Honda has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid out of pocket for a fuel tank repair tied to this defect, bring documentation to the service desk and ask Honda customer service to review it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 13, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 14, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| December 14, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 14, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V805?
Recall 17V805 covers 20 Honda VT1300CX Fury motorcycles from 2010, 2016, and 2017 with fuel tanks that can be missing welds around the mounting bracket. If the bracket separates, fuel can leak and raise fire risk near an ignition source.
What should I do if my 2010, 2016, 2017 Honda VT1300CX is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 17V805. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the fuel tank inspection. The dealer will replace the fuel tank if needed. Reference recall number 17V805 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Honda dealers will inspect the fuel tank welds and replace the fuel tank if needed, free of charge.
Is it safe to ride a Honda VT1300CX with this recall?
The recall does not carry a do-not-drive order, but it involves a fuel-leak fire risk. Check your VIN first. If your motorcycle is included, contact a franchised Honda dealer for the fuel tank inspection before normal use.
What if I bought my Honda VT1300CX used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the motorcycle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your VT1300CX is included, then call a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall number 17V805.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V805000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V805 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V805000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (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 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →