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Some '02 Honda VTX1800 have defective swingarm welds

Posted September 19, 2009    Email this articleEmail   Print this articlePrint

Honda is recalling some 2002 VTX1800s for an improper swingarm welds. Here's the notice.

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 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 688

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 RIDING CAUSING 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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 25, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA MOTORCYCLE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-784-1870.
Notes: 
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TOHTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .