2008 Honda Vt750 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM AND THE FUEL VALVE MAY DRIP FUEL.
What could happen: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, DRIPPING FUEL POSES THE RISK OF FIRE.
The 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2008 VT750.
- Book a repair at any authorized Honda dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 08V141000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-866-784-1870.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Summary: 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.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, DRIPPING FUEL POSES THE RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. Q75. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2008 Honda Vt750 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (7), Gasoline (5), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
11/24/2016 · Fuel system
2008 HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT AFTER PURCHASING THE BIKE FROM A A HONDA DEALERSHIP AS NEW, I KEPT NOTICING A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE GARAGE.BUT I WAS NEVER ABLE TO FIND THE SOURCE, I SUSPECTED THAT IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH MY MOTORCYCLE BUT COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING SO I MADE SURE THAT THE PETCOCK VALVE WAS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THEN I WOULD NOTICE THAT AFTER T…
11/21/2016 · Fuel system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA VT750 SHADOW MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $600 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE WAS LEAKING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,700.
07/15/2013 · Fuel system
2008 HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT VT750. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL VALVE DIAPHRAGM RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED A MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE BIKE FROM A PRIVATE PARTY, HE NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE GARAGE. AFTER LOOKING OVER THE BIKE, HE WAS ABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE SCENT. THE FUEL VALVE WAS DRIPPING FUEL ONTO THE PRIMARY COVER.…
03/15/2010 · Fuel system
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA VT750 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON HIS GARAGE FLOOR WHICH HAD LEAKED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VALVE IN THE DIAPHRAGM WAS LEAKING AND REPLACED IT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT NHTSA RECALL #08V141000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE DELIVERY DID NOT APPLY T…
07/15/2009 · Electrical system
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA VT750 MOTORCYCLE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION WOULD FAIL TO REMAIN STARTED. WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE FAILURES OCCURRED EVERY TIME SHE USED THE VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT DID NOT WANT TO USE THE PROCESS OF ELIM…
07/01/2009 · Fuel system
I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2008 HONDA SHADOW AERO AND THE PETCOCK LEAKS. EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A RECALL I HAVE HAD TO COMPLAIN TO THE BBB AGAINST NOT ONLY THE DEALERSHIP BUT THE HONDA CORP AS WELL AND STILL YET MY PETCOCK LEAKS. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES YET NO RESOLUTION. I TURNED THIS OVER TO A LEMON LAW FIRM BUT HONDA STILL DID NOTHING AB…
08/04/2008 · Fuel system
SOMETIME IN JUNE I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2008 HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT VT750C2 FROM DRYER HONDA SOUTH IN NEW WHITELAND, IN. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS GAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE AND A HOUSING THAT WAS NEXT TO THE ENGINE. I FOUND ONLINE A RECALL FOR THAT PARTICULAR BIKE THAT WAS FOR A GAS LEAK. I BROUGHT THE BIKE BACK TO DRYER AND SHOWED THEM THE S…
05/15/2008 · Fuel system
2008 VT7750C WITH AN EMISSIONS RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY CAN ONLY TAKE HIM AS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ON SATURDAY. HE WANTS TO KNOW WHAT TO DO TO LEAVE IT ONE WEEK DAY AND PICK IT UP. *KB