Model year record

2002 Honda VTX1800

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 66 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V362000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
688
Reported to NHTSA
2009-09-17
Owners notified
2009-09-25

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.

Safety risk

THE SWINGARM COULD BREAK WHILE RIDINGCAUSING THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V564000

Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Component
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
12,866
Reported to NHTSA
2004-11-30
Owners notified
2004-11-30

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V134000

Power train: manual transmission

Component
Power train: manual transmission
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
70
Reported to NHTSA
2001-05-09
Owners notified
2001-05-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A TRANSMISSION CIRCLIP WAS NOT SEATED CORRECTLY AND COULD ALLOW GEARS TO LOCK.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A REAR-WHEEL LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension: rear917,000 mi
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand75,500 mi
Wheels618,300 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing526,628 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine416,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly47,145 mi
Power train: driveline: center support bearing314,000 mi
Tires32,803 mi
Unknown or other327,371 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Power train215,000 mi
Power train: driveline222,956 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle212,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly16,300 mi
Engine19,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1
Fuel system, other1600 mi
Latches/locks/linkages113,772 mi
Parking brake127,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs14,874 mi
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly15,240 mi
Service brakes139,000 mi
Steering127,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1

The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.