2001 Honda GL1800 recall: engine

American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on May 9, 2001. It covers about 6,662 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 6,662
reported: May 9, 2001
owners notified: Apr 19, 2001
related complaints: 42

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a newly designed engine stop switch. The engine stop switch is sensitive to accidental contact or strong jolting, such as hitting a pothole or riding over railroad tracks,which could cause the engine to cut out momentarily or even shut off.
Risk: Sudden loss of engine power could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a contact plate, e-clip, and 2 contact plate springs. Owner notification began april 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1‑310‑532‑9811.

Recall number 01V162000

Affected vehicles

Honda GL1800 2001 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 42 complaints about engine problems.

2001 Honda GL1800

Questions about recall 01V162000

Is there a recall on the 2001 Honda GL1800 engine?

Yes. Recall 01V162000, reported on May 9, 2001, covers about 6,662 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V162000?

Dealers will install a contact plate, e-clip, and 2 contact plate springs. Owner notification began april 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1‑310‑532‑9811.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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