The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V369000·Announced 2010-08-10

Honda Recalls 2010 VT1300 Motorcycles for Incorrect Weight Rating Label

Honda is recalling 2010 VT1300CR, VT1300CRA, and VT1300CT motorcycles because the Gross Axle Weight Rating label is incorrect, which may lead to overloading and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (incorrect weight rating leading to potential overloading and crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2010 VT1300CR, VT1300CRA, and VT1300CT motorcycles. These vehicles were manufactured between December 17, 2009, and May 24, 2010. The recall involves 3,184 units that fail to conform to certification requirements of Part 567 due to an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) label.

The incorrect label may lead owners to believe the motorcycle can carry more weight than it is certified to carry. This can result in an overloaded condition, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Owners will be mailed a letter containing a durable correction sticker and installation instructions. Owners may install the sticker themselves or take the motorcycle to a Honda dealer to have the corrected label applied free of charge. The safety recall began on August 20, 2010. Owners may contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA VT1300CRA, VT1300CR, VT1300CT
Brand
HONDA
Affected units
3,184

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • VT1300CRA
  • VT1300CR
  • VT1300CT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.