Recall 09V362000: 2002 Honda VTX1800

Report received

Sep 17, 2009

Manufacturer

Honda (american honda motor co.)

Potentially affected

688vehicles

Model years

2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Honda VTX180063 complaints