Recall 15V700000: 2001–2010, 2012–2015 Honda GL1800 and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 23, 2015

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected

145,219vehicles

Model years

2001–2010, 2012–2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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 model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Honda GL180084 complaints
• 2002 Honda GL1800182 complaints
• 2003 Honda GL1800101 complaints
• 2004 Honda GL180010 complaints
• 2005 Honda GL180018 complaints
• 2006 Honda GL180022 complaints
• 2007 Honda GL180020 complaints
• 2008 Honda GL180047 complaints
• 2009 Honda GL18002 complaints
• 2010 Honda GL180024 complaints
• 2012 Honda GL180031 complaints
• 2013 Honda GL18009 complaints
• 2014 Honda GL18007 complaints
• 2015 Honda GL18008 complaints
• 2001 Honda GL1800A14 complaints
• 2002 Honda GL1800A8 complaints
• 2003 Honda GL1800A16 complaints
• 2004 Honda GL1800A3 complaints
• 2005 Honda GL1800A0 complaints
• 2013 Honda GL1800B2 complaints
• 2014 Honda GL1800B1 complaints
• 2015 Honda GL1800B0 complaints