Recall 15V700000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Report Date
20151023
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Affected Vehicles
22 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2001 HONDA GL1800
2001 HONDA GL1800A
2002 HONDA GL1800
2002 HONDA GL1800A
2003 HONDA GL1800
2003 HONDA GL1800A
2004 HONDA GL1800
2004 HONDA GL1800A
2005 HONDA GL1800
2005 HONDA GL1800A
2006 HONDA GL1800
2007 HONDA GL1800
2008 HONDA GL1800
2009 HONDA GL1800
2010 HONDA GL1800
2012 HONDA GL1800
2013 HONDA GL1800
2013 HONDA GL1800B
2014 HONDA GL1800
2014 HONDA GL1800B
2015 HONDA GL1800
2015 HONDA GL1800B

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.