NHTSA Recall 01V162000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V162000; Date: May. 9, 2001
Sudden loss of engine power could lead to a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Honda GL1800
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 6,662
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a newly designed engine stop switch. The engine stop switch is sensitive to accidental contact or strong jolting, such as hitting a pothole or riding over railroad tracks,which could cause the engine to cut out momentarily or even shut off.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a contact plate, e-clip, and 2 contact plate springs. Owner notification began April 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-310-532-9811.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 19, 2001
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