Vehicle recall 09V362000 · September 17, 2009
2002 Honda VTX1800
The swingarm may not have been properly welded.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V362000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 17, 2009
- Filed by
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Owner notification
- September 25, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 688
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
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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