NHTSA Complaint #11076127 — 2004 HONDA VTX1300 SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11076127
Vehicle	2004 HONDA VTX1300
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	January 24, 2018
Date Filed	March 4, 2018
Mileage	5,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

THERE IS A SEVERE FRONT END WOBBLE WHEN DECELERATING FROM 50+ MPH. THE ENTIRE FRONT END SHAKES TO THE POINT THAT CONTROL IS ALMOST LOST. IT IS ALSO CAUSING THE TIRE ON THE FRONT TO WEAR UNEVENLY AND AT A VERY FAST RATE. THE BIKE HAS LESS THAN 6000 MILES ON IT AS OF MARCH OF 2018.

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