OEM recalls 145,000 motorcycles
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) has issued a recall affecting 145,219 bikes after it was determined that a rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Also, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.
This recall involves 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.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
