NHTSA Complaint #10163298 — 2005 HONDA VTX1300

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10163298
Vehicle	2005 HONDA VTX1300
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 19, 2006
Date Filed	July 24, 2006
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHEN BIKE IS RIDDEN AT SPEEDS OF AROUND 50 MPH, THE HANDLEBARS/FRONT-END WILL WOBBLE BETWEEN AROUND 55 AND 45 MPH. FRONT WHEEL REPLACEMENT HAS NOT HELPED, DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG. MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE THE SAME BIKE HAVE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, WITH SIMILAR RESULTS (DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG). THIS EVENT IS EASILY REPRODUCED ON COMMAND. *NM

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