2013 Honda Shadow Phantom recalls and problems

The 2013 Honda Shadow Phantom has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2013 Honda Shadow Phantom vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Honda Shadow Phantom recalls

Recall 15V-874: Electrical System

Reported Dec 23, 2015 · 22,142 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VT750CA, VT750C2 and VT750C2F, 2011-2016 VT750C, 2013-2016 VT750CS, 2010-2016 VT750C2B and 2013-2014 VT750C2S motorcycles. Engine vibration may cause the bank angle sensor wire to rub on the wire harness joint connector, resulting in a loss of the sensor signal.

Risk: Without the bank angle sensor signal, the engine may stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the joint connector and replace the bank angle sensor, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2016. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JW7.

2013 Honda Shadow Phantom problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,800 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Honda Shadow Phantom complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 2,000 miles · reported Apr 28, 2016

Purchased this motorcycle used in august of 2014 and sent a change of ownership letter to motorcycle division, american honda motor co, torrance ca and sent them another change of owner update in march 2016. I have not been contacted by honda concerning the february 2016 recall NHTSA 15v874000. Had I not read of the recall in a motorcycle magazine, I would not know about it. Why hasn't honda contacted me to advise of this recall? What is their responsibility to notify owners of these recalls?

Electrical System · at 6,800 miles · reported Feb 10, 2016

The contact owns a 2013 honda shadow aero (Na). The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that there was a short in a wire. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v874000(Electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,800. Updated 05/03/16 updated 05/24/18

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Honda Shadow Phantom have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Honda Shadow Phantom: 15V-874 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Honda Shadow Phantom?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (1 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,800 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.