RECALL: 2010 HONDA VT1300S WERE SHIPPED WITH THE WRONG STICKER
Posted August 11, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
HONDA / VT1300CR 2010
HONDA / VT1300CRA 2010
HONDA / VT1300CT 2010
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Mfr’s Report Date: AUG 09, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V369000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3184
Summary:
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 HONDA VT1300CR, VT1300CRA, AND VT1300CT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2009 THROUGH MAY 24, 2010, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567. THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) IS INCORRECT.
Consequence:
AN OWNER MAY BE LEAD TO BELIEVE FROM THE INCORRECT INFORMATION THE MOTORCYCLE CAN CARRY MORE WEIGHT THAT IT IS CERTIFIED TO CARRY, RESULTING IN AN OVERLOADED CONDITION WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
THE OWNERS OF ALL AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES WILL BE MAILED A LETTER CONTAINING A DURABLE CORRECTION STICKER AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE OWNER PREFERS THAT THE DEALER APPLY THE STICKER, THEY WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLE TO A HONDA DEALER WHO WILL APPLY THE CORRECTED LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE CAMPAIGN IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-310-783-2000.
Notes:
HONDA’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R41. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
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