The 2007 Honda Vtx1300 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 38,934 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, DRIPPING FUEL POSES THE RISK OF FIRE.
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The fuel system petcock of my 2007 honda vtx1300 motorcycle leaks fuel when positioned "on", as well as " on reserverve". This poses a safety issue in the event that an ignition source is near. My motorcycle has been backfiring, not maintaining idle, and spits and sputters when taking off. The…”
“My 2007 honda vtx-1300c has a wobble which is only noticeable when decelerating from 50 miles per hour. I found out that most if not all of the honda vtx series motorcycle have had cheap bearings put in the front forks. Usually the bad bearings wear out within a year's time, but since I bought the…”
“Front end wobble upon deceleration at around 30mph. I have spoken with several owners of like machines who are experiencing the same problem.”
“My 2007 honda 1300 vtx develops a violent wheel wobble upon acceleration and deceleration at around 40mph. This issue wears tires and is very dangerous if you are not prepared to react to the problem.I have spoken with other 1300 vtx owners and this is a very common problem on this particular…”
“My 2007 honda 1300 vtx develops a violent wheel wobble upon acceleration and deceleration at around 40mph. This issue wears tires and is very dangerous if you are not prepared to react to the problem.I have spoken with other 1300 vtx owners and this is a very common problem on this particular…”
“My 2007 honda 1300 vtx develops a violent wheel wobble upon acceleration and deceleration at around 40mph. This issue wears tires and is very dangerous if you are not prepared to react to the problem.I have spoken with other 1300 vtx owners and this is a very common problem on this particular…”
“Upon deceleration above 45mph the handlebars will shake side to side violently. The last incident caused a wrist injury trying to stop the shaking handlebars. Motorcycle can be travelling in a straight line or in a turn to duplicate the concern. Any road surface can be used to duplicate issue.…”
“When decelerating to below 50mph there is a significant wobble in the front end. This is a safety issue as driving in traffic it is a very concerning feeling to think it might cause an accident. *tr”
NHTSA opened Audit Query (AQ) 12-001 to determine whether Southern Honda Powersports (Southern Honda) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, had complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act…
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