NHTSA Complaint #10822961 — 2007 HONDA VTX1300

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10822961
Vehicle	2007 HONDA VTX1300
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 19, 2015
Date Filed	January 28, 2016
Mileage	3 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AR

Consumer Description

UPON DECELERATION ABOVE 45MPH THE HANDLEBARS WILL SHAKE SIDE TO SIDE VIOLENTLY. THE LAST INCIDENT CAUSED A WRIST INJURY TRYING TO STOP THE SHAKING HANDLEBARS. MOTORCYCLE CAN BE TRAVELLING IN A STRAIGHT LINE OR IN A TURN TO DUPLICATE THE CONCERN. ANY ROAD SURFACE CAN BE USED TO DUPLICATE ISSUE. THIS CONCERN HAS NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH ON A FEW OCCASIONS. MOTORCYCLE HAS NOT BEEN RIDDEN SINCE LAST INCIDENT FOR FEAR OF CRASHING. DON'T WANT TO SELL THE MOTORCYCLE TO SOMEONE WITH SUCH A DANGEROUS ISSUE!

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