NHTSA recall 04V-564 (04V564000)

structure recall reported November 30, 2004 - about 12,866 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V564000
Also written as: 04V-564
Manufacturer number: P53
Reported: November 30, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~12,866
Component: structure

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-564 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda VTX1800 - 2002

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