HONDA GL1800 2001: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V162000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | GL1800 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-04-19 | 2001-05-09 | 2001-05-22 |
Production Dates: 2000-10-02 - 2001-02-22
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6662
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ENGINE STOP SWITCH. THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH IS SENSITIVE TO ACCIDENTAL CONTACT OR STRONG JOLTING, SUCH AS HITTING A POTHOLE OR RIDING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS,WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CUT OUT MOMENTARILY OR EVEN SHUT OFF.
SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CONTACT PLATE, E-CLIP, AND 2 CONTACT PLATE SPRINGS. 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 1-310-532-9811.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
