NHTSA Complaint #10230882 — 2004 HONDA VTX1800
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10230882 |
| Vehicle | 2004 HONDA VTX1800 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 8,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
WHEN MY MOTORCYCLE REACHED 8,000 MILES IT HAD A HIGH SPEED WHINE, WHEN I HAD A NEW TIRE INSTALLED , I FOUND THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WERE IN PIECES. I NOW HAVE 18,000 MILES ON IT AND AGAIN THE BEARINGS ARE OUT. I BELIEVE THERE IS A PROBLEM THAT HONDA KNOWS ABOUT . IF ONE OF THESE MOTORCYCLES HAS A BEARING LOCK UP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT COULD BE FATAL. *TR
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