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AUGUST 2010 --
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. 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. 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
safety recall began on
August 20, 2010. . Honda's
recall campaign number is
R41. 10V-369
SEPTEMBER
2009
-- Honda is recalling
certain model year 2002
VTX1800 motorcycles
manufactured between August
14 and October 4, 2001. The
swingarm may not have been
properly welded. The
swingarm could break while
riding causing the rider to
lose control, possibly
resulting in crash. Honda
will notify owners and
dealers will inspect the
weld and, if necessary,
replace the swingarm free of
charge. The safety recall
began on September 25, 2009.
09V-362
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