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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
2 reports
28,500 miles · Sep 7, 2011
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT VT750DC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PUTTING DOWN HIS KICK STAND TO LEAN THE BIKE ON, IT SUDDENLY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE LANDED ON THE OWNERS LEG BUT HE WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT VT750DC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PUTTING DOWN HIS KICK STAND TO LEAN THE BIKE ON, IT SUDDENLY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE LANDED ON THE OWNERS LEG BUT HE WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,500.
NHTSA ODI #10424108
Mileage unknown · Apr 3, 2007
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA VT750DC SHADOW SPIRIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING THE ATV THE CLUTCH BEGAN TO SLIP ,AND THE VALVE WAS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE. THE CLUTCH SLIPPAGE WAS EXTREMELY BAD IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, BUT IMPROVED WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE ATV DID NOT RECORD …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA VT750DC SHADOW SPIRIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING THE ATV THE CLUTCH BEGAN TO SLIP ,AND THE VALVE WAS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE. THE CLUTCH SLIPPAGE WAS EXTREMELY BAD IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, BUT IMPROVED WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE ATV DID NOT RECORD THE MILEAGE.*AK
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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