NHTSA Campaign Id 09V362000; Date: Sep. 17, 2009
The swingarm could break while ridingcausing the rider to lose control, possibly resulting in crash.
2002 Honda VTX1800
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 688
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.
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.
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 to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 25, 2009
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