Investigation PE04063: 2002 Honda VTX1800

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Sep 15, 2004

Closed

Jan 21, 2005

Model years

2002

Subject

Unintended side-stand deployment

Component: Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand

Summary

This pe was opened to examine reports of unintended motorcycle side-stand deployment while underway.if the stand deploys while the motorcycle is being ridden, the side-stand interlock (designed to prevent riding with the stand deployed) will cause the engine to stall.additionally, sudden, unintended side-stand deployment while riding can cause loss of control in left turns.shortly after opening this pe, honda advised that it was conducting a recall to address this condition.with that recall (04v-564) this pe is closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2002 Honda VTX180063 complaints