NHTSA Recall 05V010000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V010000; Date: Jan. 24, 2005
If the motorcycle continues to be used after a leak occurs, the rear brake would eventually become inoperative. A loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Honda Cbr1100xx; 2003 Honda Cbr1100xx; 2002 Honda GL1800; 2003 Honda GL1800; 2004 Honda GL1800; 2002 Honda Gl1800a; 2003 Honda Gl1800a; 2004 Honda Gl1800a; 2003 Honda ST1300; 2004 Honda ST1300; 2003 Honda St1300a; 2004 Honda St1300a; 2002 Honda VFR800; 2003 Honda VFR800; 2004 Honda VFR800; 2003 Honda Vfr800a; 2004 Honda Vfr800a
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 36,046
Recall Summary:
Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some pcvs is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. If leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the pcv free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 866-784-1870.
Recall Notes:
Honda recall no. P65. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 31, 2005
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