2002 HONDA VTX1800
3 recalls — 66 complaints — 20 TSBs
09V362000 Sep 17, 2009
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
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.
04V564000 Nov 30, 2004
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Defect Description
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.
01V134000 May 9, 2001
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A TRANSMISSION CIRCLIP WAS NOT SEATED CORRECTLY AND COULD ALLOW GEARS TO LOCK.
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
66 total complaints
2 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 9 |
| STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | 7 |
| WHEELS | 6 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 |
WHEELS
Mar 7, 2018
Incident date: Feb 28, 2018
BEARING FAILURE IN THE FINAL DRIVEN FLANGE ASSEMBLY,
STEERING
Nov 13, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA VTX1800. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE WHEN ONE OF THE HANDLES WAS RELEASED. THE VEHICLE HAD NEW TIRES AND BRAKES DUE TO OTHER NECESSARY REPAIRS; HOWEVER, THE WOBBLING CONTINUED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO INTERSTATE CYCLES (58... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 13, 2015
Incident date: May 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 HONDA VTX1800. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A WALL AND WAS THROWN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED ARM, A HEAD INJURY, AND A KNEE INJURY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A ROAD RASH ... Read more
Crash
2 injured
WHEELS
Mar 22, 2015
Incident date: Jul 6, 2012
I HAVE REPLACED THE FINAL DRIVE FLANGE BEARINGS 3 TIMES NOW. I HEARD THAT THERE WERE SOME ISSUES WITH THIS FLANGE. FIRST TIME I REPLACED IT, I REPLACED THE WHOLE FLANGE. THE SECOND AND THIRD TIME I REPLACED THE BEARINGS ONLY. ON THE THIRD TIME I REPLACED THE WHEEL DAMPENER INSIDE THE REAR WHEEL. I N... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 25, 2013
Incident date: Apr 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA VTX 1800. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT ... Read more
WHEELS
Aug 29, 2011
Incident date: Aug 29, 2011
REAR WHEEL FINAL DRIVE BEARING FAILURE. WAS FOUND WHEN REPLACING THE REAR TIRE. LOOKING AT OPTIONS FOR THE REPAIR NOW.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Apr 2, 2011
Incident date: Mar 26, 2011
FOUND WHILE REPLACING REAR TIRE,INSIDE BEARING COMING APART. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 22, 2011
Incident date: Jan 15, 2011
REMOVED REAR WHEEL TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE AND CHECK REAR WHEEL FLANGE BEARINGS AS ADVISED BY MANY OTHER OWNERS DISCUSSIONS ON VTXOA.COM, WHO'VE EXPERIENCED THIS IDENTICAL PROBLEM. THE BEARINGS WERE IN VERY ROUGH SHAPE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS APPEARS TO BE ATTRIBUTED TO INCORRECTLY DIMENSIONE... Read more
WHEELS
Aug 1, 2010
Incident date: Jul 28, 2010
TWO FAULTY FLANGE BEARINGS IN LESS THAN 18,000 MILES. FAILURE NOTED DURING TIRE CHANGES IN BOTH INSTANCES. BOTH REPLACED AT OWNER'S COST @ OVER 190 DOLLARS EACH INSTANCE. *TR
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 20, 2010
Incident date: May 15, 2010
HONDA 2002 VTX 1800RS DURING REAR TIRE REPLACEMENT AT 36K MILES DISCOVERED WHEEL BEARING ON THE RIGHT SIDE (BRAKE SIDE) WAS VERY BAD...HAD NO WARNING, NO WHEEL WOBBLE, WHEEL TURNED FREE, BUT WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN VERY LONG. AXLE SHAFT DISCOLORED, NO REASON FOR THIS FAILURE! ALL REAR BEARINGS REPLACED! ... Read more
WHEELS
May 30, 2009
Incident date: May 30, 2008
2002 HONDA VTX 1800S REAR WHEEL FLANGE BEARING. WORN OUT AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME APPROX 8 TO 10,000 MILES. *TR
SUSPENSION:REAR
Nov 14, 2008
Incident date: Nov 13, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA VTX1800C. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR TIRE FELT DIFFERENT AS IF IT WERE NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED. THE VEHICLE ALSO PULLED TO THE LEFT. HE HEARD CLUNKING NOISES AND THE WELD ON THE SWING ARM DRIVESHAFT HOUSING FAILED. THE CONTACT TOO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Oct 3, 2008
Incident date: Jul 10, 2008
EXCESSIVE BEARING NOISE AND ALL SPEEDS. CAUSE WAS FINAL DRIVE FLANGE BEARING FAILURE. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Aug 13, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2008
FLANGE BEARINGS WERE NOTICED TO BE DISINTEGRATING WHILE CHANGING OUT THE TIRE ON THE REAR RIM OF AN 02, 1800 HONDA VTX WITH ONLY 15000 MILES. I HAVE ORDERED NEW SET OF BEARINGS TO REPLACE. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Jun 2, 2008
Incident date: Feb 20, 2008
FLANGE BEARING FAILURE. *TR
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 5, 2008
Incident date: Apr 5, 2008
1. GRINDING NOISE IN REAR 2. FLANGE BEARING COMPLETELY DESTROYED 3. BEARING REPLACED AT DEALER(HAVE OLD BEARING IN HAND). *TR
TIRES
Feb 28, 2008
Incident date: Feb 27, 2008
REPLACING THE REAR TIRE AND THE FINAL FLANGE BEARING WERE HALF GONE. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 28, 2008
Incident date: Feb 27, 2008
REPLACING THE REAR TIRE AND THE FINAL FLANGE BEARING WERE HALF GONE. *TR
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Jul 23, 2007
Incident date: Jul 6, 2007
APPROXIMATE DATE OF FAILURE: JULY 6 2007 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE: 2002 MODEL:VTX 1800 S BEARING CONDITION: BEARING TOTALLY TRASHED (IN PIECES) DISCOVERED WHILE REMOVING WHEEL TO HAVE TIRE REPAIRED/REPLACED ACCIDENT : NONE HOW FIXED: LOCATING PARTS NOW ADDITIONAL REMARKS: (ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFOR... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 20, 2007
Incident date: Apr 19, 2007
I OWN A 2002 HONDA VT1800C MOTORCYCLE AND THERE IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT ON THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. I ONLY HAVE 12,000 MILES ON THIS MOTORCYCLE AND THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE SHOT TO HELL. I HAVE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON THIS SUBJECT WITH OWNER FORUMS AND SEE THAT MANY OWNERS HAVE THE SAME P... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Apr 20, 2007
Incident date: Apr 19, 2007
I OWN A 2002 HONDA VT1800C MOTORCYCLE AND THERE IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT ON THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. I ONLY HAVE 12,000 MILES ON THIS MOTORCYCLE AND THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE SHOT TO HELL. I HAVE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON THIS SUBJECT WITH OWNER FORUMS AND SEE THAT MANY OWNERS HAVE THE SAME P... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 6, 2006
Incident date: Jul 5, 2006
FLANGE BEARING (BEARING ON REAR WHEEL, FINAL DRIVE SIDE) FAILURE AT 39,000 MILES, NOTICED WHEN CHANGING REAR TIRE. TOTAL FAILURE AT HIGH SPEED COULD CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK AND A CRASH TO OCCUR. NEW BEARING INSTALLED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. *JB
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
May 9, 2006
Incident date: May 9, 2006
THE ROCKER SHIFTER IS NOT RETURNING TO CENTER POSITION. AFTER YOU SHIFT EITHER UP OR DOWN YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY PUT IT BACK TO CENTER BEFORE YOU CAN SHIFT TO THE NEXT GEAR. *JB
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
Apr 29, 2006
Incident date: Apr 28, 2006
REAR FLANGE BEARING ON 2002 HONDA VTX1800 MOTORCYCLE FAILED. *NM
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 19, 2006
Incident date: Apr 18, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE REAR TIRE WAS BEING REPLACED, THE CONTACT REQUESTED THE REAR FLANGE BEARING BE INSPECTED, BECAUSE OF FAILURE INFORMATION FOUND ON THE INTERNET. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE REAR FLANGE BEARINGS, BECAUSE THEY HAD DISINTEGRATED.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 18, 2006
Incident date: Apr 15, 2006
I HAVE A 2002 HONDA VTX1800R MOTORCYCLE. WHILE REMOVING REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FOR A TIRE REPLACEMENT I FOUND ONE OF THE FLANGE BEARINGS DAMAGED. THE INNER CAGE OF THE BEARING WAS COMPLETELY TORN APART AND THE BALLS WHILE STILL IN THE RACE OF THE BEARING HOUSING WERE WORN. I HAD BEEN BATTLING A VIBR... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Mar 29, 2006
Incident date: Mar 29, 2006
I WAS HAVING THE REAR TIRE CHANGED AND I CHECKED THE BEARINGS. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED ON THE HONDA WEB SITE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL PROBLEMS. THE BEARINGS WERE REPLACED AND IT WAS FOUND THAT ONE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. I HAVE THE BEARING AND PHOTOS. *NM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Mar 29, 2006
Incident date: Mar 29, 2006
I WAS HAVING THE REAR TIRE CHANGED AND I CHECKED THE BEARINGS. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED ON THE HONDA WEB SITE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL PROBLEMS. THE BEARINGS WERE REPLACED AND IT WAS FOUND THAT ONE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. I HAVE THE BEARING AND PHOTOS. *NM
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Mar 27, 2006
Incident date: Mar 21, 2006
2002 HONDA VTX1800C, VIN = [XXX] REAR AXLE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING FAILURE. MILEAGE ON MOTORCYCLE = 4874 MILES. *JB UPDATED 07/16/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Mar 6, 2006
Incident date: Mar 6, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE STARTER ENGAGED AND THE MOTORCYCLE LURCHED FORWARD. THE KILL SWITCH AND STARTER WAS NOT ENGAGED, BUT THE FORWARD MOTION CONTINUED. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO FORCE THE KICKSTAND DOWNWARD AND ENGAGE THE CLUTCH. THE MOTORCYCLE STOPPED, BUT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 8, 2006
Incident date: Feb 8, 2006
1, TIRE CHANGE 2. INSIDE FLANGE BEARING NOTCH 3. REPLACED BEARINGS, OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE. 4. SECOND FAILURE OF BEARINGS. INSIDE BEARINGS BOTH TIME, FIRST FAILURE AT 23,209 MILES, SECOND FAILURE AT 29,773 MILES. 6,564 MILES BETWEEN FAILURES. SEAL ON INSIDE BEARING BLOWN OUT. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 5, 2006
Incident date: Nov 20, 2005
REAR WHEEL FLANGE BEARINGS FAILED ON ME 2002 HONDA VTX 1800 MOTOR CYCLE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE BIKES AND HONDA WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A LIFE AND DEATH PROBLEM. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 11, 2005
Incident date: Dec 4, 2005
BEARING FAILURE IN THE FINAL DRIVEN FLANGE ASSEMBLY APPROXIMATE DATE OF FAILURE: 12/4/2005 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE: 2002 MODEL PURCHASED JUNE 2001 MODEL: HONDA MC VTX 1800C BEARING CONDITION: DIFFICULTY TURNING BY HAND. CONDITION DISCOVERED WHEN REAR WHEEL REMOVED FOR TIRE CHANGE AT 7145 TOT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 1, 2005
Incident date: Nov 1, 2002
THE REAR FLANGE OUT- PUT BEARING IN MY 2002 HONDA VTX R 1800 IS MAKING A GRINDING SOUND. I HAVE READ ON NUMEROUS HONDA OWNER CHAT SITES THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM IN SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS. HONDA MOTORCYCLE CORP IS NOT TAKING ANY ACTION TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM. IF THIS COMES APART AT ANY SPEED I... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Sep 26, 2005
Incident date: Sep 24, 2005
THE FLANGE BEARING ON THE REAR WHEEL FAILED. THE BEARING WAS ROUGH AND VERY HARD TO TURN. MANY, MANY METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE REAR HUB ASSEMBLY. THESE SHAVINGS WERE FROM THE BEARING. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND WHEN INSTALLING A NEW TIRE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ENTIRE FLANGE ASSEMBLY. THEY O... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 31, 2005
Incident date: Aug 27, 2005
MY 2002 VTX 1800 EXPERIENCED REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE WITH LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON THE BIKE. THE BEARING WAS CHECKED BY A HONDA DEALER AND WAS FOUND TO BE LOCKED UP. REPAIR IS BEING COMPLETED BY DEALER WITH EXPENSE OUT OF MY POCKET. *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Aug 13, 2005
Incident date: Jan 14, 2005
BEARING FAILURES ON THE FLANGE OR WHEEL BEARINGS OF 2002 HONDA VTX 1800C MOTORCYCLE. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
May 19, 2005
Incident date: Apr 4, 2005
2002 HONDA VTX 1800 RIGHT SIDE OF THE RADIATOR PLASTIC TRIM MELTED THROUGH.*MR.....THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RADIATOR PLASTIC TRIM SHROUD MELTED THROUGH WHERE IT COMES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE TOP OF THE SHROUD IS APPROXIMATELY 8 FEET FROM THE FUEL TANK. CONSUMER IS AFRAID THAT PLAS... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 10, 2005
Incident date: Aug 25, 2004
1. REAR TIRE REPLACMENT. 2. REAR BEARING FLANGE FAILURE, 3. DEALER REPLACED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Apr 13, 2005
Incident date: Apr 12, 2005
NOISE IN REAR WHEN RIDING, REMOVED REAR WHEEL TO INSPECT AND REPLACED REAR TIRE, FOUND FLANGE BEARING COMING APART, CAGE DESTROYED, AND BALL BEARINGS MISSING, HAS OBVIOUSLY BEEN BAD FOR SOME TIME. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Apr 9, 2005
Incident date: Apr 7, 2005
READ DRIVE FLANGE BEARING FAILURE WAS FOUND DURING ROUTINE MAINTENENCE. BEING AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, I HAD THE DEALER INSPECT THE BEARING. IT WAS FOUND TO BE VERY ROUGH, AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. FOR MORE INFORMATION VTXOA.COM/FORUMS/VIEWTOPIC.PHP?T=62787. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
Mar 5, 2005
Incident date: Mar 5, 2005
I OWN A 2002 HONDA VTX RETRO . I AM A MEMBER OF THE VTXOA , IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION AFTER READY WHAT OTHER OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THAT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE FINAL DRIVE BEARINGS OR THE FINAL DRIVE FLANGE. I RECEANTLLY INSPECTED MY FINAL DRIVE, AND MUCH TO MY DISPLEASURE DISCOVERED ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
Feb 28, 2005
Incident date: Feb 9, 2005
FAILURE OF THE REAR BEARINGS IN THE FINAL DRIVE FLANGE OF MY 2002 HONDA VTX MOTORCYCLE.
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Feb 9, 2005
Incident date: Jan 3, 2005
RECALL NOTICE NOT RECEIVED IN TIME FOR DEFECTIVE BOLT IN VTX1800G/R MOTORCYCLE. *BF
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Jan 11, 2005
Incident date: Oct 31, 2004
THE BOLT IS FLEXING BUT THE SIDE STAND HASN'T BROKEN YET. THE VEHICLE'S VIN # IS IN THE DEFECTIVE SERIAL RANGE FOR THE SIDE STAND RECALL 04V564000 BUT THE MANUFACTURER IS SAYING THE VEHICLE ISN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THEY CAN'T EXPLAIN WHY. THEY ARE INVESTIGATING. *AK *JB
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Dec 28, 2004
Incident date: Dec 27, 2004
04V564000/HONDA MOTORCYCLE/SIDE STAND. THE OWNER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THIS DEFECT ON DECEMBER 27, 2004. HONDA HAS INFORMED THE DEALERS NOT TO ORDER PARTS FOR THE RECALL UNTIL A TOTAL NUMBER OF MOTOR CYCLES HAVE BEEN ACCOUNTED FOR. THEN AND ONLY THEN WILL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE DEF... Read more
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Sep 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 10, 2004
KICK STAND BROKE PT#HOOK SPRING50536-MCH-000 MOTOCYCLE KICK STAND SPRING HOLDER BROKE WITCH MEANS BIKE STALLS WILE RIDING IN GEAR BECAUSE KICK STAND DOWN AND BIKE FALLING OVER WILE PARKED.A SERIOUS HASARD WILE RIDING AND A COSTLY DAMADGE WILE PARKED OR COULD FALL OVER ON SOMEONE BIKE WEIGHS OVER 700... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 14, 2004
Incident date: Sep 10, 2004
KICK STAND RETRACT SPRING STUD BROKE ALLOWING THE SIDE STAND TO LOWER AND KILL THE ENGINE. THE STUD BROKE WHILE STOPPED AT A GAS STATION. I BUNGEED THE STAND UP AND CONTINUED MY TRIP.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Sep 9, 2004
Incident date: Sep 9, 2004
THE BOLT WHICH HOLD THE KICKSTAND SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Aug 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 13, 2004
SPRING HOOK TO THE SIDE STAND UNEXPECTEDLY BROKE WHILE TRAVELING CAUSING THE SIDE STAND TO DROP AND ENGAGE THE ENGINE KILL SWITCH SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF IN TRAFFIC. *JB
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 HONDA VTX1800
20 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| 045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
DLR MSG - Honda
Aug 6, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
DLR MSG - Stop S
Jul 23, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Oth
08-040
May 31, 2008
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE
SB-06-085
May 9, 2008
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
HONDA: WARRANTY EXTENSION-VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN 2002-2006 HONDA MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT ON 12/29/07. NO MODELS
07012005
Jul 1, 2005
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
STUCK FUEL PUMP. HONDA. THE WRENCH. *TT
05012005
May 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NO START CONDITION. TO INCLUDE HONDA VTX1800 2004. *TT
01012004
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRIPPY TRIP SWITCH. HONDA. THE WRENCH. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY. HONDA TECHNICIAN NEWSLETTER. *TT
010702
Jul 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON SERVICING A STUMBLE CONDITION AND FI LIGHT FLASH WITH NO CODES STORED VTX1800C, R AND S MODELS. *TT
VTX1800C1
Sep 1, 2001
160000 STRUCTURE
SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN, PRIMARY GROUND CABLE REROUTING. *AJ
010901
Sep 1, 2001
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BOLTS REMOVAL TIP. *YH
010901
Sep 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING COMPRESSION PRESSUE. *YH
010901
Sep 1, 2001
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
INFORMATION REGARDING PRIMARY GROUND CABLE REROUTING PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN. *YH
010801
Aug 1, 2001
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING HOW TO PREVENT FUEL TANK DAMAGE. *ET
010801
Aug 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING 2002 VTX1800C HEADLIGHT RATTLING?
010801
Aug 1, 2001
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INFORMATION REGARDING 2002 VTX1800C HEADLIGHT RATTLING?
010801
Aug 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING HOW TO PREVENT FUEL TANK DAMAGE. *ET
010701
Jul 1, 2001
045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
INFORMATION REGARDING 2002 VTX1800C FRONT BRAKE PADS. *ET
010701
Jul 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING 2002 VTX1800C LIVE THE ENGINE IN. *ET
010701
Jul 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING KEY NUMBER PLATE? *ET
NHTSA Safety Investigations — HONDA VTX1800
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE04063
Opened: Sep 15, 2004 — Closed: Jan 21, 2005
UNINTENDED SIDE-STAND DEPLOYMENT
THIS PE WAS OPENED TO EXAMINE REPORTS OF UNINTENDED MOTORCYCLE SIDE-STAND DEPLOYMENT WHILE UNDERWAY.IF THE STAND DEPLOYS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING RIDDEN, THE SIDE-STAND INTERLOCK (DESIGNED TO PREVENT RIDING WITH THE STAND DEPLOYED) WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.ADDITIONALLY, SUDDEN, UNINTENDED... Read more
HONDA VTX1800 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA VTX1800 across all model years (2002–2002).
3
Total Recalls
149
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths