| Vehicle Make / Model: | Model Year(s): | |
| HONDA VTX1800 | 2002 | |
| Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | Mfr's Report Date: SEP 14, 2009 | |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V362000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A | |
Summary:
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 VTX1800 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 14 AND OCTOBER 4, 2001. THE SWINGARM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WELDED.Consequence:
THE SWINGARM COULD BREAK WHILE RIDINGCAUSING THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN CRASH.Remedy:
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELD AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SWINGARM.Reading this sort of makes you wonder if the welding guy was off that day.
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