| Recall Date: |
SEP 17, 2009 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Model Affected: |
HONDA VTX1800 |
| Units Affected: |
688
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 17, 2009
Model Affected:
2002 HONDA HONDA VTX1800
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 FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA MOTORCYCLE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-784-1870.
Units Affected:
688
Notes
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
| Recall Date: |
NOV 30, 2004 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND |
| Model Affected: |
HONDA VTX1800 |
| Units Affected: |
12866
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 30, 2004
Model Affected:
2002 HONDA HONDA VTX1800
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WASHER FOR THE SIDE STAND SPRING BOLT DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT HARNESS AND COULD DEFORM, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO FLEX AND EVENTUALLY BREAK DURING SIDE STAND OPERATION.
Consequence
A RETRACTED SIDE STAND COULD DROP WHILE RIDING, POSSIBLY ACTIVATING THE SIDE STAND IGNITION CUT-OFF SYSTEM. IF THE IGNITION IS CUT, THE ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED WASHER AND A NEW SPRING BOLT AND NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.
Units Affected:
12866
Notes
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) P53
| Recall Date: |
MAY 09, 2001 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Model Affected: |
HONDA VTX1800 |
| Units Affected: |
70
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 09, 2001
Model Affected:
2002 HONDA HONDA VTX1800
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A TRANSMISSION CIRCLIP WAS NOT SEATED CORRECTLY AND COULD ALLOW GEARS TO LOCK.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A REAR-WHEEL LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION ON THESE MOTORCYCLES. ALL OWNERS WERE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE AND ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETED.
Units Affected:
70
Notes
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.