NHTSA Complaint #10466797 — 2004 HONDA VT750C
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10466797 |
| Vehicle | 2004 HONDA VT750C |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 8,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA SHADOW AERO. THE CONTACT WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE AT 25 MPH WHEN THE WELD TO THE HANDLE BARS FRACTURED WHERE THE RISE ON THE VEHICLE MET THE HANDLE BARS. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A DITCH, SUSTAINING INJURIES TO THE RIGHT ARM AND ANKLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 8/31/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACUTRER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 09/11/2012 *JS