NHTSA Recall 10V369000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V369000; Date: Aug. 10, 2010
An owner may be lead to believe from the incorrect information the motorcycle can carry more weight that it is certified to carry, resulting in an overloaded condition which can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Honda Vt1300cr; 2010 Honda Vt1300cra; 2010 Honda Vt1300ct
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 3,184
Recall Summary:
Certain model year 2010 Honda vt1300cr, vt1300cra, and vt1300ct motorcycles manufactured from December 17, 2009 through may 24, 2010, fail to conform to the certification requirements of part 567. The gross axle weight rating (gawr) is incorrect.
How to Fix:
The owners of all affected motorcycles will be mailed a letter containing a durable correction sticker and installation instructions. If the owner prefers that the dealer apply the sticker, they will be instructed to take their motorcycle to a Honda dealer who will apply the corrected label free of charge. The safety recall began on August 20, 2010. Owners may contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870.
Recall Notes:
Honda's recall campaign number is r41. 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: Aug 20, 2010
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