Honda has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2002 VTX 1800 motorcycles manufactured between August 14 and October 4, 2001.  They stated that the swing arm may not have been properly welded.

The swing arm could break while riding causing the rider to loose control, possibly resulting in a crash.  Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the weld and, if necessary, replace the swing arm free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or about September 25, 2009.  Owners may contact Honda motorcycle customer service at 1-866-784-1870.

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Honda has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 CBR1000RR.  They stated that a coolant hose clamp located on the water pump cover may break due to fatigue caused by vibration generated at continuous high engine speeds.

If the clamp breaks, hot coolant can spray onto the riders left lower leg causing scalding to the rider.  Dealers will install the new coolant hose clamp free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on or before June 6, 2009.  Owners may contact  Honda at 1-866-784-1870.

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Honda has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2001 Accord and civic vehicles.  They stated that the drivers air bag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure.  If an affected air bag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Metal fragments could pass through the air bag cushion material possibly causing injury to vehicle occupants.  Dealers will replace the air bag inflator free of charge. the recall is excpected to begin on or before December 22, 2008.  Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

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Honda has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008-2009 Civic Sedans.  They stated that a bracket that covers the fuel hose connector is secured with a bolt and nut, but during assembly the nut was not installed.

In the event of a crash, the bracket may become loose which could result in damage to the fuel hose connector.  A damaged connector could lead to a fuel leak and increases the risk of a fire.  Dealers will install a number on the fuel feed hose bracket.  The recall is expected to begin during October 2008.  Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

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Honda has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 Honda VT600C Shadow VLX. They stated that on certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owners manuals contain incorrect information for the national highway traffic safety administrations (NHTSA) vehicle safety hot line.

The language in the owners manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements. Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hot line information and with instructions to insert the card into the “reporting safety defects” section of the owners manual. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009, Acura at 1-800-382-2238 or Honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

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Honda has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 Honda VT750 Shadow Aero. They stated that on certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owners manuals contain incorrect information for the national highway traffic safety administrations (NHTSA) vehicle safety hot line.

The language in the owners manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements. Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hot line information and with instructions to insert the card into the “reporting safety defects” section of the owners manual. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009, Acura at 1-800-382-2238 or Honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

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