Vehicle recall 04V564000 · November 30, 2004
2002 Honda VTX1800
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…
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V564000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 30, 2004
- Filed by
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- P53
- Owner notification
- November 30, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,866
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda VTX1800 (2002): 2002
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