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2003 HONDA HONDA MOTORCYCLE — STEERING

crash1 injured · 428429 · 2003-10-01

Vehicle

Make
HONDA
Model
HONDA MOTORCYCLE
Year
2003
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
STEERING
Miles at failure
217
Speed
40 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF WITHOUT NOTICE. *AK THE HANDLEBAR WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE STEERING SHAFT. (FREEPLAY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE BALANCE AND CONTROL OF THE SCOOTER. *SCC *JB

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10038151
Machine
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