# 2001 HONDA VT1100 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `298304` · 2001-06-13 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** VT1100
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
OIL GALLEY PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING HOT OIL TO BE SPRAYED ONTO THE RIDERS LEGS CAUSING BURNS AND ONTO REAR TIRE CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL.  THE ENTIRE MOTORCYCLE IS COVERED WITH OIL.  PHOTOS AVAILABLE.  PLEASE CONTACT ME A.S.A.P.
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