Honda Motorcycles Vtx1800c: Possible Engine Cut

Recalling firm
HONDA MOTORCYCLES
Product
Vehicles: HONDA MOTORCYCLES VTX1800C. Units affected: 113
Reason
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...
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2005-03-23
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/bb035081-4582-4408-95bb-fe44c6e2ec14