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Honda VFR800 recalls and complaints by year

8 recall campaigns and 34 complaints in official NHTSA data for the Honda VFR800 (1999–2006). The most commonly reported problem areas are Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Fuel system, gasoline.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 8
Total Complaints 34
Years Covered 1999–2006

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Honda VFR800, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Brakes

1 campaign · Years: 2002–2004

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

Official notices (evidence):

Electrical

1 campaign · Years: 2002–2005

These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.

Official notices (evidence):

Equipment and labeling

1 campaign · Years: 2006

These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.

Official notices (evidence):

Common Problems in NHTSA Data

Across all model years, the most commonly reported problem areas for the Honda VFR800 in NHTSA complaint data are Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Fuel system, gasoline.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2006 1 7 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system.
2005 1 3 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Exterior lighting.
2004 2 3 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling.
2003 2 10 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Fuel system, gasoline, Exterior lighting.
2002 2 9 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine and engine cooling.
1999 0 2 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Suspension, Fuel system, gasoline.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Electrical system , Service brakes and Equipment

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2006

  • Equipment: Owners/service/other manual: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    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.

2005

  • Electrical system: Wiring: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    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 t

2004

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some pcvs is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.
  • Electrical system: Wiring: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (07V359000) →
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    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 t

2003

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V010000) →
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    Summary: Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some pcvs is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.
  • Electrical system: Wiring: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (07V359000) →
    Show official notice text
    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 t

2002

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V010000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some pcvs is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.
  • Electrical system: Wiring: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (07V359000) →
    Show official notice text
    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 t

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