NHTSA Complaint #10161622 — 2002 HONDA VTX1800 WHEELS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10161622
Vehicle	2002 HONDA VTX1800
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	July 5, 2006
Date Filed	July 6, 2006
Mileage	39,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	00

Consumer Description

FLANGE BEARING (BEARING ON REAR WHEEL, FINAL DRIVE SIDE) FAILURE AT 39,000 MILES, NOTICED WHEN CHANGING REAR TIRE. TOTAL FAILURE AT HIGH SPEED COULD CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK AND A CRASH TO OCCUR. NEW BEARING INSTALLED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. *JB

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