# 2003 HONDA HONDA MOTORCYCLE — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `428429` · 2003-10-01 · 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:** HONDA MOTORCYCLE
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 217
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## 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
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