Honda VFR1200F Recall: Driveshaft Joint Failure Risk
Honda recalls certain 2010-2013 VFR1200F motorcycles due to driveshaft universal joint failure. Dealers will replace the part free of charge.
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If the universal joint separates, the motorcycle would stall. If the universal joint breaks, it may interfere with the swing arm and lock the rear wheel. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling certain model year 2010, 2012, and 2013 VFR1200F and VFR1200FD motorcycles because manufacturing or assembly errors may cause the driveshaft universal joint bearings to wear prematurely. This wear can cause the universal joint to separate or break while riding. If this happens, the motorcycle could stall or the rear wheel could lock up, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251743-honda-vfr1200f-2012-recall-power-train.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251743-honda-vfr1200f-2012-recall-power-train · Updated October 13, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V821000
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“Honda VFR1200F Recall: Driveshaft Joint Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251743-honda-vfr1200f-2012-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall #15V821000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V821000).
Why it’s dangerous
The driveshaft universal joint bearings may prematurely wear due to manufacturing or assembly errors. If the joint separates, the motorcycle will stall; if it breaks, it may interfere with the swing arm and lock the rear wheel. Either condition significantly increases the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of model year 2010, 2012, and 2013 Honda VFR1200F and VFR1200FD motorcycles are affected. Riders are at risk because the failure can occur during normal operation, potentially leading to a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a model year 2010, 2012, or 2013 VFR1200F or VFR1200FD. You can contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 to verify if your specific vehicle is included in recall JW2.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-800-999-1009 or visit a dealer to confirm if your motorcycle is part of recall JW2 and to schedule a repair.
Have Driveshaft Replaced
Dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge. Note that parts may not be available until mid-2016, so you may need to wait for the repair.
What NHTSA says to do
Honda will be notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2015, however parts may not be available until mid-2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JW2.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #15V821000 (July 12, 2015)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 13, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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