HONDA GL1800A 2003: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V700000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | GL1800A | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-12-07 | 2015-10-23 | 2015-10-23 |
Production Dates: 2002-05-07 - 2003-06-24
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: JV6
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 145219
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Honda" is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.
A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V-472.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
