NHTSA Complaint #10103999 — 2002 HONDA GL1800
TIRES issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10103999 |
| Vehicle | 2002 HONDA GL1800 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 6,500 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | KY |
Consumer Description
FRONT TIRE ON GL 1800 MOTORCYCLE. HONDA RECOMMENDS 36 PSI IN THE FRONT TIRE THIS CAUSES CUPPING OF THE TIRE AND A BAD VIBRATION IN FRONT WHICH COULD LEAD TO ACCIDENT AND DEATH! BRIDGESTONE TIRES RECOMMEND 38 TO 40 PSI IN THIS TIRE, YET HONDA HAS 36 IN THEIR OWNERS GUIDE. HONDA NOR BRIDGESTONE CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY. *JB
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