HONDA GL1800 2001: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V133000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | GL1800 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-04-19 | 2001-04-23 | 2001-04-26 |
Production Dates: 2000-10-02 - 2001-03-23
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8107
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PULSE ROTOR. THE CRANKSHAFT PULSE ROTOR, A DEVICE USED FOR IGNITION TIMING, COULD FAIL AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.
THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED PULSE ROTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
