Honda Motorcycles has issued a recall for 1,825 units of Honda VFR1200F manufactured between 2010-2013 over faulty universal joint in the driveshaft , which may have been manufactured or assembled incorrectly causing the bearings in the joint to prematurely wear, which could result in the joint separating or breaking.

The effects of the faulty universal joint could be instrumental in making the VFR1200F stall or, even worse, result in interference in the swingarm, which could cause the rear wheel to lock – obviously both instances creating safety issues for riders of the bike.

So far, the recall affects US models, but it is possible that UK and other European owners will hear from Honda soon regarding the recall.

It is not the first time the Honda VFR1200F has been recalled over safety fears, with a batch of the same model sold in 2010 being recalled over metal shavings in the engine which could cause engine failure.

Honda dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge. This recall was expected to start in December 2015, however parts may not be available until mid-2016.