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Honda VTX1300 problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2003–2009: 1 recall campaign and 234 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

2003200420052006200720082009

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
2003035
2004078
2005047
2006035
2007136
200812
200901

What owners complain about (all years)

Steering119
Suspension36
Vehicle Speed Control15
Electrical System12
Wheels11
Power Train9
Fuel System, Gasoline7
Unknown Or Other5

Recent recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline #08V141000 · 2008 · 38,934 units

Problem: 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.

Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, dripping fuel poses the risk of fire.

Fix: 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.

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Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the VTX1300.

Clymer Print or online manual

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