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2006 Honda VT750C recalls and problems

1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Honda VT750C.

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recalls
8
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Honda VT750C recalls

Exterior lighting: headlights, switch

NHTSA campaign 05V562000 · reported December 20, 2005 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · 6,786 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain motorcycles, a damaged connector in the handlebar mounted headlight switch may cause the headlight to flicker and eventually fail.
The risk
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 18, 2014 · Fuel/propulsion system · 12,000 miles

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…

Sep 12, 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 8,000 miles

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…

Aug 18, 2011 · Fuel system, gasoline

FUEL LEAKING FROM PETCOCK ONTO ENGINE WHILE RUNNING.

Sep 9, 2009 · Fuel system, gasoline · 3,340 miles

TL 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…

Jun 30, 2009 · Fuel system, gasoline · 4,500 miles

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…

VT750C model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2004 0110
2005 0200
2006 1800
2007 0100
2008 0100

All Honda VT750C years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Honda VT750C have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Honda VT750C, the most recent reported on December 20, 2005 (Exterior lighting: headlights, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda VT750C?
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, gasoline (5 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (1).
How many 2006 Honda VT750C complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 18, 2014.