2001-2015 Honda GL1800/GL1800A/GL1800B - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Model years: 2001-2015
Makes: Honda
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Potential units affected: 145,219 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2015-10-23

Affected vehicles

2015 Honda GL1800
2015 Honda GL1800B
2014 Honda GL1800
2014 Honda GL1800B
2013 Honda GL1800
2013 Honda GL1800B
2012 Honda GL1800
2010 Honda GL1800
2009 Honda GL1800
2008 Honda GL1800
2007 Honda GL1800
2006 Honda GL1800
2005 Honda GL1800
2005 Honda GL1800A
2004 Honda GL1800
2004 Honda GL1800A
2003 Honda GL1800
2003 Honda GL1800A
2002 Honda GL1800
2002 Honda GL1800A
2001 Honda GL1800
2001 Honda GL1800A

What’s the problem?

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.

What could happen?

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.

What’s the fix?

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.