Honda recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Gl1800 2001–2010, 2012–2015
- Honda Gl1800A 2001–2005
- Honda Gl1800B 2013–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V700000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 23, 2015
- Owners notified
- Dec 7, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 145,219
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 3, 2013 to Dec 13, 2013
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
- Maker's own recall number
- JV6
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Honda recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 31, 2024
- Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 15, 2024
- Honda recall: Engine and engine cooling Jun 23, 2022
- Honda recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2018
- Honda recall: Air bags Jan 10, 2017
- Honda recall: Air bags May 24, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.