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NHTSARecalled Oct 23, 2015 · #15V700000

Rear Brakes may Drag

Hazard

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Rear Brakes may Drag
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model numbers
GL1800, GL1800A, GL1800B
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice