Honda VTX1800C recalls

Directional control could be lost as a result of a weld at the swingarm final drive not being to specification.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to inspect the welds at the swingarm final drive and where necessary replace the swingarm.

57 vehicles · built 17 Aug 2001 to 22 Aug 2001

There are two scenarios from essentially one defect in that the washer for the side stand spring bolt does not have sufficient hardness and may deform. This deformation could cause the side bolt to flex and fracture during side stand operation. In this scenario the side stand would not remain in the retracted position which would be obvious to the operator. In the second scenario remembering the side stand is fitted with an ignition cut-off system if the side stand pivot bolt corrodes the corrosion may allow the side stand to retract but later with vibration drop. If this happens the engine could cut-out without warning.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit countermeasure washer and new spring bolt and nut.

113 vehicles · built 9 Jul 2001 to 28 Aug 2001

The rear number plate bracket may fracture.

Fix: A reinforcement bracket will be installed on all potentially affected machines. Where cracks are found in the original equipment number plate bracket a new bracket will also be fitted.

172 vehicles · built 9 Jul 2001 to 10 Jan 2002