2002 Honda VTX1800

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #09V362000September 17, 2009688 vehicles affected

  structure: frame and members

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #04V564000November 30, 200412,866 vehicles affected

  structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #01V134000May 9, 200170 vehicles affected

  power train: manual transmission

  Vehicle description: motorcycles. A transmission circlip was not seated correctly and could allow gears to lock.

  This condition could result in a rear-wheel lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will repair the transmission on these motorcycles. All owners were contacted by telephone and all vehicles have been repaired. This campaign is 100% completed.

Other model years

• 2002
• 2003 53