HONDA VTX1800 2002: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
| Make : HONDA | Model : VTX1800 | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 2001-02-10 - 2001-10-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V564000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-11-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-11-30 | Date Added to Database: 2004-12-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: P53 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12866 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
HONDA RECALL NO. P53.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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