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Published 8 Feb 2005 Ref JP-1212010

Honda: Vehicle Frame

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Country
Japan
Published
8 Feb 2005
Units affected
970
Reference
JP-1212010

Affected vehicles

Honda Gold Wing 2001–2003

Hazard

The welding between the rear suspension support (lower crossmember) and vehicle frame is inadequate, resulting in insufficient weld strength in some units. Consequently, when the rear wheels experience severe impact from traversing deep depressions, clearing obstacles, or similar events, cracks or fractures may occur at the weld point. In the worst case, the rear suspension support may become detached, potentially compromising driving stability.
Show original (日本語)
後輪緩衝装置の支持部(ロアクロスパイプ)と車枠との溶接が不適切なため、当該溶接部の強度が不足しているものがある。そのため、深いくぼみの通過、障害物の乗り越え等により、後輪に強い衝撃を受けた場合、当該溶接部に亀裂又は破損が発生することがあり、最悪の場合、後輪緩衝装置が支持を失い、走行安定性が損なわれるおそれがある。

Remedy

All vehicles shall be inspected at the affected location. Those with fractured welds shall have the vehicle frame replaced with a new one. Those without fractures shall have the weld profile inspected; units not meeting standards shall receive weld reinforcement.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、当該部を点検し、溶接部が破損しているものは車枠(フレーム)を新品と交換する。また、破損していないものは溶接形状を点検し、基準を満たさないものは溶接補強をおこなう。

Official source

View the official recall notice