HONDA VT1300CX (2010) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Honda is recalling certain 2010 and 2016 VT1300CX Fury motorcycles with potential fuel tank weld defects that could cause leaks and fire if ignited.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the welds are missing, the mounting bracket can separate from the tank, allowing fuel to leak and increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling specific 2010 and 2016 VT1300CX Fury motorcycles due to possible missing welds in the fuel tank. If the welds fail, fuel could leak and ignite, creating a fire hazard. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1253434-honda-vt1300cx-2010-fuel-tank-recall-risk-of-fire-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253434-honda-vt1300cx-2010-fuel-tank-recall-risk-of-fire-from · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V805000
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“Honda VT1300CX (2010) Fuel Tank Recall: Risk of Fire from Leaking Fuel.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253434-honda-vt1300cx-2010-fuel-tank-recall-risk-of-fire-from. Based on NHTSA recall #17V805000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V805000).
Why it’s dangerous
Missing welds around the fuel tank mounting bracket can cause the tank to separate. This allows fuel to leak, which could ignite if there's an open flame or spark near the motorcycle.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2010 and 2016 Honda VT1300CX Fury motorcycles that received a replacement fuel tank are affected. Riders with these motorcycles are at risk if the fuel tank welds fail.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a replacement fuel tank from a 2010 or 2016 model year. The recall covers specific years and models that received a replacement tank.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a fuel tank inspection at a dealer.
Have Fuel Tank Inspected
Dealers will check for missing welds and replace the tank if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank welds and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Questions people ask
Why is this motorcycle being recalled?
The fuel tank may have missing welds around the mounting bracket, which could cause the tank to separate and leak fuel, increasing fire risk if ignited.
Do I need to stop using my motorcycle immediately?
No, but you should have the fuel tank inspected by a dealer as soon as possible to prevent potential fire hazards.
What should I do if my motorcycle has a replacement fuel tank?
This recall applies to 2010 and 2016 VT1300CX Fury motorcycles that received a replacement fuel tank. Contact Honda to have it inspected.
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V805000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 17V805000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank welds and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #17V805000 (December 13, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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