Motorcycle Recall - Honda Recall
By Walter F. Kern
NHTSA Campaign ID:
15V700000
Component:
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Manufacturer:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Recall Date: 10/23/2015
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 145,219
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Defect Summary:
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.
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Summary:
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 manufacturer has not yet
provided a notification schedule. 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.
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