NHTSA Recall 11V567000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V567000; Date: Dec. 1, 2011
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash, and riding the motorcycle with the rear brake dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Honda GL1800; 2002 Honda GL1800; 2003 Honda GL1800; 2004 Honda GL1800; 2005 Honda GL1800; 2006 Honda GL1800; 2007 Honda GL1800; 2008 Honda GL1800; 2009 Honda GL1800; 2010 Honda GL1800; 2012 Honda GL1800
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 126,000
Recall Summary:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 gl1800 goldwing motorcycles. Under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brake to drag.
How to Fix:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 6, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
Recall Notes:
Honda's recall campaign number is s03. Owners 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 6, 2012
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