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Honda GL1800 Recall 15V700: Rear Brake May Drag and Cause Crash or Fire

NHTSA campaign 15V700, reported October 23, 2015, 145,219 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The rear brake on certain Honda GL1800 motorcycles may continue to drag after the brake is released. This can heat the brake enough to create a risk of fire, and the added drag can increase the risk of a crash.

If you own an affected model year 2001-2005 GL1800 or GL1800A, or a 2001-2010 or 2012-2015 GL1800 or 2013-2015 GL1800B, Honda will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge at an authorized dealer. Honda will also notify owners directly. This recall supersedes earlier recall 14V-472.

To check whether your motorcycle is affected, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup or contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 (Honda recall number JV6).

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V700Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Honda GL180020012002200320042005200620072008200920102012201320142015
Honda GL1800A20012002200320042005
Honda GL1800B201320142015