2006 Honda Vt750c 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. Lights
What's wrong, in plain English: Headlights, tail lights or turn signals may not work, making the car hard to see. ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A DAMAGED CONNECTOR IN THE HANDLEBAR MOUNTED HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.
What could happen: IF RIDING AT NIGHT, THE SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW LEFT AND RIGHT HANDLE SWITCH ASSEMBLIES WITH UNDAMAGED CONNECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER TO OWNERS WAS MAILED ON DECEMBER 13, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2005. 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 2006 VT750C.
- Book a repair at any authorized Honda dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 05V562000.
- 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: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A DAMAGED CONNECTOR IN THE HANDLEBAR MOUNTED HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.
Consequence: IF RIDING AT NIGHT, THE SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW LEFT AND RIGHT HANDLE SWITCH ASSEMBLIES WITH UNDAMAGED CONNECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER TO OWNERS WAS MAILED ON DECEMBER 13, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.
Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. Q07. 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
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (6), Gasoline (5), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Lights (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)
03/18/2014 · Fuel system
BOUGHT THE SHADOW AND NOTICED THE PETCOCK WAS LEAKING WHEN TURNED ON. I BOUGHT A FACTORY PETCOCK FROM HONDA AND INSTALLED IT. NOW NOT A FEW MONTHS LATER THE EXACT SAME THING. IT IS A FAULTY DIAPHRAGM THAT CAUSES GAS TO LEAK ONTO A HOT ENGINE BLOCK. IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND SET RIGHT BY THE DEALERS. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE. 1- IT'S LEAKING GAS, THAT'S A P…
09/12/2011 · Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA VT750C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE REAR BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE DRIVER HAD TO MANUALLY PULL THE LEVER FOR THE FRONT BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS FRACTURED AND HAD CAUSED THE REAR BRAKES…
08/18/2011 · Fuel system
FUEL LEAKING FROM PETCOCK ONTO ENGINE WHILE RUNNING. *KB
09/09/2009 · Fuel system
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA SHADOW AERO VT750C MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STATIONARY. HE ALSO, OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL NEAR THE FUEL TANK . THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION AT THIS TIME. T…
06/30/2009 · Fuel system
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA SHADOW AERO 750CC MOTORCYCLE. SOMETIME WHEN I START IT UP IT WILL RUN FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THEN CUT OFF AND WILL NOT START BACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES NOW IN THE LAST YEAR. ONCE WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD DRIVING AND 3 TIMES WHILE I HAVE HAD THE BIKE RUNNING TO WARM UP. I LET IT SET FOR AWHILE ABOUT AN HOUR OR SO AND IT WILL ST…
06/12/2009 · Fuel system
THE RECALL ON HONDA VT750C AEROS FOR A FUEL VALVE PROBLEM SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO ALL 2004 THROUGH THE PRESENT YEAR. THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE PETCOCK IS OF A FAULTY DESIGN AND FAILS WITH GREAT REGULARITY ENDANGERING THE PUBLIC WITH THE GREAT POSSIBILITY OF FIRES FROM GASOLINE LEAKING ON THE HOT ENGINE WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE. I AM A MEMBER OF THE HONDA AERO…
03/27/2008 · Lights
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA SHADOW ARROW VT750C. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V562000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH). THE PURCHASE DATE, ENGINE S…
08/14/2007 · Fuel system
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA VT750C. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VALVE ONTO THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY OLD FUEL AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE FUEL VALVE BE REPLACED. THE REPLACEMENT WAS MADE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3,000.