TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CRF1000D2 (AFRICA TWIN ADVENTURE SPORTS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE GEAR ABRUPTLY CHANGED FROM SIXTH GEAR AND ENTERED INTO THIRD GEAR INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE REAR TIRE STOPPED WORKING AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE MOTORCYCLE ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE GEAR SHIFTED BACK INTO NEUTRAL AND SHIFTED BACK INTO SIXTH GEAR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PUT THE MOTORCYCLE ON A FAMILY MEMBERS VEHICLE AND DROVE THE MOTORCYCLE HOME. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER CUFF ROTATOR BUT NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
NHTSA ODI 11350684